Expiration Date Tracker

The Expiration Date Tracker is a free, browser-based tool that helps you monitor expiration dates for food, medicine, household products, and more. Add items with their names, categories, and expiry dates - the tool automatically calculates days remaining and assigns a colour-coded status: green for OK (more than 14 days), amber for Expiring Soon (14 days or less), and red for Expired. Sort, search, and filter to find exactly what needs attention. All data is saved to localStorage - no accounts, no signup, no server uploads.

1. 1. Add an Item: Click the "Add Item" button to open the form. Enter the item name (e.g., "Milk", "Aspirin", "Sunscreen"), select a category (Food, Medicine, Product, or Other), pick the expiration date using the date picker, and optionally add a quantity and notes. Quantity is useful for tracking multiples ("3 bottles", "500g", "12 cans"). Notes can store brand information, storage location, or any additional details.
2. 2. View Status at a Glance: Each item card shows a coloured dot indicator (green/amber/red), the expiration date in a readable format (e.g., "Jan 15, 2026"), and the exact days remaining or days since expiry. The status badge clearly labels each item as OK, Expiring Soon, or Expired. The stats cards at the top show your totals - how many items are OK, expiring soon, and expired.
3. 3. Manage & Organise: Use the sort dropdown to order items by expiry date (earliest or latest), alphabetically, or by recently added. Use the filter buttons to focus on specific statuses (Expired, Expiring Soon, OK) or categories (Food, Medicine, Product, Other). The search bar finds items by name, category, or notes. Hover over any item to reveal edit and delete buttons - edit to correct details, delete with confirmation to remove.
4. 4. Bulk Cleanup: When items expire, use the "Clear Expired" button to remove all expired items in one click. This keeps your list clean and focused on active items. The expired count in the stats cards lets you know at a glance how many items need attention.

• Automatic Status Calculation:Days remaining and status (OK / Expiring Soon / Expired) are calculated automatically from today's date and the item's expiry date. No manual status updates needed.
• 4 Pre-Defined Categories: Food, Medicine, Product, and Other cover the most common expiration tracking needs. Each category has its own colour scheme for quick visual identification.
• Sort, Search & Filter:Sort by expiry date or name, search by keyword, filter by status or category. Combine filters to narrow down exactly what you need - e.g., "Food items expiring soon."
• localStorage Persistence:All items are saved to your browser's localStorage automatically. Close the tab and come back later - your items are still there. No accounts, no signup, no data sent to any server.
• Edit & Delete: Edit any item after adding it to correct a date or update details. Delete individual items with a confirmation step to prevent accidental removal. Clear all expired items at once with one button.

Your data stays on your device:The Expiration Date Tracker saves your items to your browser's localStorage. This means your data stays on your device and is never transmitted to any server. However, clearing your browser data, using private/incognito mode, or switching browsers will remove your saved items. No account needed: Unlike subscription apps that require signup, our tool works immediately with no barriers. Status is relative to today:The days-remaining calculation and status badges use today's date. If you haven't opened the tool in a few days, items that were OK might now be Expiring Soon or Expired. The status updates automatically each time you visit. Use categories wisely: Separate your items into meaningful categories - Food for groceries, Medicine for pharmaceuticals, Product for household goods. This makes filtering more useful and helps you focus on what matters most.