Introducing the Recipe Points Estimator Beta

Easily get the Points value for any recipe you find online.
Published October 9, 2024
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WeightWatchers® has always been about eating delicious food while reaching your goals. That’s why we have over 11,000 recipes developed by our nutrition experts. But what about the millions of recipes across the internet? The new Recipe Points Estimator automatically generates a Point total for any recipe you find—and makes tracking easy, too.

How does it work?


There are two ways to share the recipe so we can crunch the numbers for you.


iOS: Import from web browser


iOS: Import with a link


Android: Import from web browser


Android: Import with a link


Step-by-step instructions below:


Click “Share”

  1. Find a recipe on your mobile device's internet browser.
  2. Tap the “share” icon (normally at the bottom of your screen).
  3. Tap “more,” then “edit,”
  4. Tap “+” next to the WW app and select "done.”

Copy & paste

  • Find a recipe on your mobile device's internet browser.
  • Tap and hold the URL in the address bar and select “Copy.”
  • Head to the WW app.
  • Tap the search bar followed by the “+” icon in the top left corner of your screen.
  • Select “Add recipe from web.”

(Note: It may take 10 seconds or more to generate your Points estimate)


What’s a “Beta”?


Beta means we're working on a new, exciting feature but it's still in testing. You can expect the feature to work most of the time, but you may encounter bugs or hiccups. You can also expect consistent updates as we continue to make improvements.