ANKI · FSRS

Anki FSRS explained

Published 30 August 2026 · DeckLearn Canada

FSRS estimates memory stability and difficulty from your review history and schedules cards around your desired retention.

Higher retention normally creates more reviews; lower retention reduces workload while accepting more forgetting.

Honest Again/Hard/Good/Easy grading gives the scheduler better data.

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