How to Enable Motivational Messages On Duolingo (January 2026)

Duolingo is one of the most popular language-learning platforms with millions of daily active users.  

Duolingo provides courses for multiple languages that you can access for free or purchase its premium to unlock additional features. 

To keep learners motivated or hooked to their platform, the devs of Duolingo use various features.

One of them is Motivational Messages. When you have it enabled on your Duolingo app, you will get a daily reminder urging you to continue your language-learning journey.

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If you wish to enable Motivational Messages on Duolingo but don’t know how then look no further as we got you covered.

Without any further ado, let’s get started: 

Turning On Motivational Messages On Duolingo 

On Duolingo, the Motivational Messages option is enabled by default, but for any reason it is not then you can enable it by using the steps mentioned below: 

Duolingo App

If you are using the Duolingo services using its app on your mobile device then you can enable the Motivational Messages using the steps mentioned below. 

  • First, open the Duolingo app
  • Make sure you are logged into the correct Duolingo account on which you want to enable messages. 
Duolingo Motivational messages Guide
  • Now, tap on the Profile Icon at the bottom. 
  • After that, tap on the Gear Icon to open up the Settings
Duolingo Motivational messages Guide
  • In the settings window, tap on the Preferences option. 
  • Now, find the Motivational Messages option.
  • Once you find this option, tap on the Toggle Button next to it. 
Duolingo Motivational messages Guide
  • This will enable the Motivational Messages feature. 
  • That’s it. 

On Duolingo Web

If you are using the web version of Duolingo then you can enable the Motivational Messages feature using the steps mentioned below. 

Duolingo Motivational messages Guide
  • This will open the settings window. 
  • Here, look for the “Motivational Messages” option and enable it. 
Duolingo Motivational messages Guide
  • If it is already enabled then disable it and enable it again. 
  • That’s it. 

That’s all you need to know about enabling Motivational Messages on Duolingo. 

Mohammed Omair

Hey! My name is Mohammed Omair, an avid Duolingo user behind Lingoly.io. I have been using Duolingo for more than two years to learn Arabic, Spanish, and Italian. While using it, I faced a bunch of issues, errors and problems that you might face as well while learning a new language on Duolingo. With that in mind, I created this website to make your journey as smooth as butter.

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