The most in a day

To give you a shot of motivation, Duolingo will tell you when you've broken a daily record.

Behind this Bite

Importantly, you're not working towards this milestone, it comes as a nice suprise, which makes you feel good about your progress.

AI insights

Variable Rewards are unpredictable rewards that boost excitement and motivation. Here, Duolingo surprises users with a record-breaking moment, so users feel proud and want to keep the habit going.
User Delight is about adding fun, cheerful moments that make the experience memorable. These celebratory screens make users feel good, so they associate learning with enjoyment.
Gamification uses game-like rewards—like XP, badges, and records—to make tasks feel more engaging. Duolingo's record screens turn progress into a game, so users are more likely to return daily.
Asana uses a similar technique, showing a flying unicorn for task completion. Both Duolingo and Asana add surprise celebrations, so users feel rewarded for their effort and keep coming back.
Duolingo also celebrates daily streak milestones with pop-ups and animations. Both examples use visual celebrations to reinforce habits and boost motivation after key achievements.