10,000 Steps

10,000 Steps

Get Moving

• 10,000 Steps is more than just a fitness goal; it is a community-driven program designed to help you integrate movement into your daily life.

• Developed by the Physical Activity Research Group at CQ University and supported by the Queensland and South Australian governments, our initiative provides the evidence-based resources you need to stay active, whether you are an individual, a workplace, or a community group.

Syncing and Connectivity

• The 10,000 Steps app acts as a digital hub for your progress.

• Please note that the app does not count steps itself; instead, it relies on your device data or manual entries.

• We now offer Health Connect integration (requires the Health Connect app for Android 13 and below) to ensure your data stays accurate.

Key App Features

Manage your wellness journey with ease using these tools:

• Register for your personal 10,000 Steps account.

• Log your daily steps and minutes of activity manually.

• Sync your activity seamlessly via Health Connect.

• Set personalized reminders to keep yourself accountable.

• Participate in public Monthly Challenges to stay motivated.

• Explore our library of articles backed by exercise science.

Track Your Milestones

Gain clear insights into your habits and achievements with comprehensive reporting:

• Monitor progress toward your daily goal.

• Review statistics across daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime views.

• Track your standing on Monthly and Annual Leaderboards.

• Stay connected by viewing your friends’ progress.

• Manage and compete within Groups and Tournament teams.

Community and Support

• To explore the full potential of our program—including our Coordinator Hub and team challenge features—visit us at 10000steps.org.au.

Legal & Resources

• If you encounter any hurdles, our support site at 10000steps.org.au/support offers troubleshooting guides and comprehensive resources.

• You may also view our full terms, conditions, and privacy policy online.

• For personalized assistance that you cannot find in our guides, our support team is happy to help at 10000steps@cqu.edu.au.

FAQ

Q: Who developed the 10,000 Steps program?

A: The program was developed by the Physical Activity Research Group at CQ University. It is currently supported by the Queensland and South Australian governments to ensure that all participants have access to scientifically backed tools for health and wellness.

Q: Does the app count my steps automatically?

A: The 10,000 Steps app does not function as a pedometer itself. Instead, it serves as a central hub that retrieves data from your device’s existing tracking hardware or allows you to input your activity manually.

Q: How can I ensure my step data is synced accurately?

A: We recommend using our Health Connect integration to keep your data consistent. If you are using an Android device running version 13 or below, please ensure you have the Health Connect app installed to facilitate this connection.

Version History

v6.2.3——13 Jul 2026

Challenge yourself, friends and workmates to the 10,000 Steps program. Download the latest version of 10,000 Steps to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*6.2.3

Added ability for the app to open to specific pages with links from emails and the web.

*6.2.1

Added optional notifications sent from 10,000 Steps to guide and support your journey.

*6.1.9

Fixed calculation for required daily challenge steps

Fixed ability to set reminders on some devices

Ability to sort members by average steps of Timeout Tournaments

Improved changing between challenge & tournament types

Added ability to move between days in the Step Log