New Life360 Study Finds A “Furry First Child” Is Reshaping the Modern Family

Life360 (LIF) released an international Pet Parenthood Report, “The Rise of the Furry First Child,” showing pets are reshaping modern family life.

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Life360 (LIF) released an international Pet Parenthood Report, “The Rise of the Furry First Child,” showing pets are reshaping modern family life. Over 120,000 new Pet Profiles are added weekly, with 62% in households without children among SIPPs and DIPPs.

Respondents cited reduced stress (81%), structure and responsibility (77%), and everyday joy (79%). Over 75% say pets shape daily routines; 31% bring pets to three or more public venues weekly. Life360 reports about 95.8 million monthly active users as of December 31, 2025.

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Market Context

This announcement underscores Life360’s effort to deepen engagement by targeting pet-first household...

Analysis

This announcement underscores Life360’s effort to deepen engagement by targeting pet-first households through Pet Profiles and Pet GPS trackers. With approximately 95.8 million MAUs across more than 180 countries, tapping into SIPPs and DIPPs adds another behavioral layer to its family safety ecosystem. Investors may watch how weekly additions of over 120,000 Pet Profiles translate into broader subscription adoption, feature usage, and advertising opportunities over time.

Key Figures

Weekly Pet Profiles: Over 120,000 per week Pet profiles no-children homes: 62% Prioritizing pets over children: 60% +5 more

Weekly Pet Profiles

Over 120,000 per week

New Pet Profiles added to Life360 app weekly

Pet profiles no-children homes

62%

Share of new Pet Profiles in households without children

Prioritizing pets over children

60%

Childless pet parents focusing time, love, money on pets

Daily routines shaped by pets

Over 75%

SIPPs and DIPPs whose daily routines are shaped by pets

Pets at 3+ venues weekly

31%

SIPPs and DIPPs bringing pets to ≥3 public venues per week

Plan to have children

27%

Current SIPPs and DIPPs planning to have children eventually

Monthly active users

95.8 million

Life360 MAU as of December 31, 2025

Survey respondents

6,000

SIPPs and DIPPs without children surveyed across UK, USA, Australia

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 17

5 events

1. May 17

   Share repurchase plan

   24h Move

   +2.4%

   Authorized up to $225M multi-year buyback to offset compensation dilution.

2. May 11

   Q1 2026 earnings

   24h Move

   -10.8%

   Record Q1 results with $143.1M revenue and raised full-year guidance.

3. Mar 02

   Q4 2025 earnings

   24h Move

   -18.3%

   Record Q4 and FY 2025 with $489.5M revenue and strong MAU growth.

4. Feb 17

   Partnership expansion

   24h Move

   +0.5%

   Announced deeper Uber integration for trip tracking and teen account features.

5. Jan 22

   Operational update

   24h Move

   +24.3%

   Preliminary Q4 update with MAU 95.8M and revenue/EBITDA above guidance.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

gps, monthly active users (mau)

2 terms

gps technical

"Adding pets to Life360 with Pet Profiles and Pet GPS trackers was the obvious way"

A global network of satellites and ground stations that provides precise location and time information to devices on Earth; think of it as a map and clock in the sky that tells a device exactly where and when it is. Investors care because GPS underpins navigation for shipping and delivery, fleet and asset tracking, location-based services, autonomous vehicles, and precise timing for financial networks—so changes in GPS technology, reliability, or competing systems can affect revenue, costs, and risk across many industries.

monthly active users (mau) technical

"Life360 serves approximately 95.8 million monthly active users (MAU), as of December 31, 2025"

Monthly active users (MAU) measures the number of unique people who use or interact with a product, app, or service at least once during a 30-day period. Investors treat MAU as a basic gauge of audience size and engagement—like counting distinct customers who visited a store last month—because growing or sticky MAU can signal rising revenue potential and justify higher forecasts or valuation, while declines warn of weakening demand.

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A Growing Population of SIPPs (Single Income Pet Parents) & DIPPs (Double Income Pet Parents) Are Prioritizing Pets Over Planning for Children

• Over 120,000 new Pet Profiles are added to Life360 each week, with 62% belonging to households without children
• 60% of childless pet parents say they are prioritizing spending their time, love, and money on their pet rather than planning for children right now
• Nearly half of pet parents bring them on vacations, while 30% include them in weddings, and 22% in engagement proposals
  
  

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Life360 released a new international Pet Parenthood Report, The Rise of the “Furry First Child,” revealing that pets are increasingly reshaping modern family dynamics. As traditional milestones like homeownership, marriage, and parenthood feel less accessible – or less essential – to younger generations, the findings suggest pets have emerged as a new priority.

More than 120,000 new Pet Profiles are now added to the family connection and safety app each week, with 62% of those pets belonging to SIPP (Single Income Pet Parent) and DIPP (Double Income Pet Parent) households. Citing emotional benefits like reduced stress (81%), adding structure and a sense of responsibility (77%), and notably, reminding them to find joy in everyday life (79%), this generation of pet parents is not avoiding traditional commitments; they're embracing a different form of commitment, one that society broadly understands as offering more freedom and flexibility.

The report also highlights how deeply pets are integrated into daily routines, relationships, and lifestyle decisions, with two dominant trends reinforcing pet parenthood as more of a chosen path than a placeholder, including:

The Constant Companion
The modern pet is not housebound. Over 75% of SIPPs and DIPPs’ daily routines are shaped by their pets, who now have a pronounced public presence as they accompany their parents just about everywhere. Nearly a third (31%) of SIPPs and DIPPs admit to bringing their pets to at least three public venues each week. This includes restaurants and cafés (20%), grocery stores (16%), offices (14%), and even bars (14%). A well-traveled 9% have been on flights, and another 14% regularly use public transportation.

The Rise of the “Furry First Child”
While 62% of general survey respondents agree that pets allow people to maintain more freedom and flexibility than having children, 27% of current SIPPs and DIPPs plan to have children eventually. Meaning a fair amount of these pets will graduate from only child to oldest child in the coming years. Pet parenthood also serves as a rehearsal for building parental skill sets. More than half (55%) say a furry first child is a good way for couples to see if they are ready for children, noting that it has helped in developing patience (57%), time management (48%), playfulness and optimism (45%), emotional nurturing (43%), and even financial planning skills (32%).

“I’m one of those pet parents who takes their pup with them around town,” said Lauren Antonoff, Chief Executive Officer at Life360. “It’s not surprising to me that this study reveals that pets are deeply woven into everyday life, both in the U.S. and abroad—from daily routines to major life decisions. Adding pets to Life360 with Pet Profiles and Pet GPS trackers was the obvious way to give pet parents the same peace of mind we’ve been giving families from the start.”

Pet-first households are emerging as the dominant model of living for younger generations, becoming a primary way for them to build connection, routine, and a sense of home.

View the full report here.

ABOUT LIFE360
Life360, a family connection and safety company, keeps people close to the ones they love. The category-leading mobile app and hardware tracking devices empower members to stay connected to the people, pets, and things they care about most, with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. As a remote-first company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Life360 serves approximately 95.8 million monthly active users (MAU), as of December 31, 2025, across more than 180 countries. Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life in all the moments that matter, big and small. For more information, please visit life360.com.

CONTACT
DKC, on behalf of Life360
Life360@dkcnews.com

METHODOLOGY
Research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Life360 was conducted between April 8, 2026, and April 14, 2026, surveying 6,000 single-income pet parents and double-income pet parents without children across the UK, USA, and Australia. Research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Life360 was conducted between April 8, 2026, and April 14, 2026, surveying 6,000 respondents (aged 18-45) across the UK, USA, and Australia.

FAQ

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What is Life360’s 2026 Pet Parenthood Report about for stock symbol LIF?

The report explores how pets are becoming “furry first children” and reshaping family priorities. According to Life360, younger SIPPs and DIPPs increasingly prioritize pets over traditional milestones like planning for children, while still viewing pet care as a meaningful long-term commitment.

How many new Pet Profiles are added to Life360 (LIF) each week in 2026?

Life360 reports more than 120,000 new Pet Profiles added to its app each week. According to Life360, about 62% of these profiles belong to single- or double-income pet parent households without children, highlighting strong engagement from pet-focused users.

How are SIPPs and DIPPs integrating pets into daily routines, according to Life360’s 2026 study?

Life360’s study finds over 75% of SIPPs and DIPPs say pets shape their daily routines. According to Life360, 31% bring pets to at least three public venues weekly, including restaurants, grocery stores, offices, bars, flights, and public transportation.

Do Life360’s pet parents see a furry first child as preparation for having kids?

Yes, many see pets as preparation for future parenting. According to Life360, 55% say a furry first child helps couples test readiness, building patience, time management, emotional nurturing, playfulness, optimism, and even financial planning skills for possible future children.

What emotional benefits of pet parenthood did Life360 (LIF) highlight in its 2026 report?

The report highlights strong emotional gains from pet ownership. According to Life360, 81% report reduced stress, 77% cite added structure and responsibility, and 79% say pets remind them to find joy in everyday life, reinforcing pets’ role in well-being.

How many monthly active users does Life360 report alongside its 2026 pet study?

Life360 reports approximately 95.8 million monthly active users as of December 31, 2025. According to Life360, these users span more than 180 countries and use the app’s location sharing, safety features, and tracking devices for people, pets, and belongings.