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Achievement Watcher Next

Ch 097.0of 38Game Achievement Trackers
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Platform coveragemulti platform
  4. 4Achievement importYes
  5. 5Progress analyticsYes
  6. 6Game databaseYes
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Overview

Achievement Watcher Next is ranked #9 of 38 in game achievement trackers on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Achievement Watcher Next plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free LGPL-3.0 · Windows 10 and 11 · Download from GitHub releases shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Platform coverage
multi_platformshirowwww.github.io
Achievement import
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Progress analytics
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Game database
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Facts

Purpose
AW Next brings achievements, rarity, and playtime from launchers, local saves, and supported emulators into one Windows library.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Notifications
Automatic mode uses an in-game popup when visible and a Windows notification when it is not, without sending both for the same unlock.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Supported sources
The project lists Steam, Steam-compatible saves, GOG, Epic, Ubisoft, EA, Xbox PC, console emulators, RetroAchievements, Games for Windows LIVE, and some mod patches.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Library
The library includes search, filters, rarity tiers, progress achievements, covers, collections, and unlock history.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Offline use
Achievement lists and product metadata are cached locally, and the library can work offline.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Overlay and controller
The in-game overlay opens with Ctrl+Shift+K and supports search, filters, rarity badges, and gamepad navigation.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Customization
The app includes nine popup presets and thirteen interface palettes, with designers for custom presets and themes.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Streaming
An OBS Browser source can display the same unlock popup, preset, and artwork, and shows nothing between unlocks.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
The project says achievement reading is read-only, requires no account, and uses no Steam Web API key; stored sign-in secrets are encrypted with a per-install key held by Windows.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Repairs
Emulator repair tools can modify game files, but the project says repairs require confirmation and create backups.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Distribution
The maker provides an installer and a portable ZIP through its GitHub releases, and says the installed app updates itself.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub issues, forum discussion to its cs.rin thread, and vulnerability reports to a private GitHub form.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes AW Next as a Windows achievement tracker for players using launchers, local game saves, or supported emulators.github.com · 11 Oct 2026
Game sources
It reads Steam, compatible Steam saves, GOG Galaxy, Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect, EA Desktop, Xbox PC and Microsoft Store, plus RPCS3, ShadPS4 and Xenia.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
In-game overlay
The overlay can show searchable, filterable achievement lists with rarity badges and hidden descriptions, and supports gamepad control.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Integrations
Achievement lists and artwork may be fetched from public platform endpoints and services including Steam, SteamHunters, Exophase, SteamDB and SteamGridDB.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Account and API requirements
The maker says the app needs no account of its own or Steam Web API key; Epic unlock-state retrieval can use an optional account connection.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Privacy
The documentation says AW Next has no analytics or telemetry and does not upload the user's library, playtime, folders or screenshots.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Local data
Settings and app data are stored under `%APPDATA%\Achievement Watcher Next`, and upgrades preserve them.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Repair safeguards
Achievement reading does not write to game files; repair tools that do change files require confirmation and make a backup.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The maker lists Windows 10 and 11 and describes the product as Windows-only.shirowwww.github.io · 11 Oct 2026
Release
The GitHub releases page identifies version 3.11.2 as the latest release, dated October 9.github.com · 11 Oct 2026

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