How to Use NWT Progress Alongside JW Library

NWT Progress is designed as a companion to JW Library — not a replacement. Here is how to use both apps together for the best personal Bible study experience.

NWT Progress is designed as a companion to JW Library — not a replacement. Each app does something different, and together they create a complete Bible reading and study experience for Jehovah's Witnesses.

What JW Library Does

JW Library is the official app maintained by the Watch Tower Society of Pennsylvania. It contains the full New World Translation in multiple languages, audio Bible recordings, the Watchtower and Awake! publications, meeting workbooks, and much more. It is the primary tool for reading, listening to, and studying the Bible.

What NWT Progress Does

NWT Progress does one thing JW Library doesn't: it tracks your reading progress persistently across all your devices. You can mark individual chapters as read, follow structured reading plans, build a reading streak, take study notes, and connect with a global community of Jehovah's Witnesses who are studying the Bible.

The Simple Workflow

Here's how to use both apps together effectively:

  1. Open NWT Progress and check today's reading assignment from your active plan.
  2. Switch to JW Library to do the actual reading — or use the audio Bible if you prefer to listen.
  3. Return to NWT Progress and mark your chapters complete. Add a note if a verse stood out.

This takes less than a minute to log and keeps your progress permanently saved — whether you're on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Community and Study Resources

NWT Progress also has a community forum and blog where Jehovah's Witnesses from around the world share thoughts, questions, and encouragement. Explore Bible study topics, join study groups, and discover study guides for every book of the NWT.

JW Library for reading. NWT Progress for tracking and community. Together, they cover every aspect of a consistent personal study routine.