Comprehensive Task Management, FREE! Minimalist design with powerful features to boost your productivity.
???? Description ????
⚠️ Notice:We’re constantly improving the plugin based on real user feedback. If you encounter any issues or have a feature suggestion, feel free to share your feedback directly through the feedback form in the plugin. You can also connect with our founder via WhatsApp messaging.
Join our community to share feedback, suggest new features and get help from fellow users as well as the LazyTasks team. Your voice helps shape the future of the plugin — connect with us today.
LazyTasks brings to WordPress an unparalleled task management experience that seamlessly integrates your project workflows into your WordPress environment. Crafted with efficiency in mind, LazyTasks is more than just a plugin; it’s a robust solution that creates the foundation for managing tasks, projects, and teams directly from your WordPress dashboard. Best of all, it comes with native mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms and maintains its commitment to excellence by being entirely free.
???? Why Choose LazyTasks? ????
???? Comprehensive Task and Project Management
Create, assign, follow, and comment on tasks with ease. Our user-friendly interface ensures your projects are always on track and accessible.
???? Kanban Board
Visually manage your workflow with our intuitive Kanban board. Drag and drop tasks through different stages, from inception to completion.
???? Project WhiteBoard
Turn brainstorming into results. Capture ideas, refine with comments, and convert directly into tasks.
???? Visualizing Projects
Our task list, kanban board, gantt chart, calendar, and swimlane (upcoming) views give you a multi-angle perspective on your projects, providing enhanced visibility so nothing falls through the cracks.
???? Per-Project Reports & Insights ????
Every project now has a dedicated Report tab with six widgets — KPIs, status and priority breakdowns, section progress, team workload, and overdue tasks — so you can see health at a glance.
???? Quick Task Chatbot ????
Capture tasks the moment they cross your mind. The Quick Task Chatbot lets you jot down anything quickly, then convert to a proper task when you’re ready.
???? Customizable Portal ????
Make the portal feel like your own — upload your logo, set a portal title with size and color control, pick a header background color with optional gradient, and toggle show/hide on every branding element.
???? Robust Roles and Permission Management
LazyTasks includes robust roles and permission management — create custom roles, assign specific access levels, or update permissions for existing roles anytime. With smart parent-child rules, helpful tooltips on every permission, and built-in ownership for creators and assignees, it’s flexibility and control built right into your workspace.
???? Project-Based Roles
Roles are project-specific. Assign different roles to the same user across multiple projects. Gain finer control and manage team access exactly where it’s needed.
⚡️ Enhanced Productivity
Boost your team’s productivity by managing tasks and projects faster than ever before.
???? Mobile Access
With native iOS and Android apps — now with full permission parity and in-app commenting — manage your tasks on the go. Our mobile applications are designed to keep you connected and productive, no matter where you are.
???? Always Free
We believe powerful project management should be accessible to everyone. The LazyTasks WP plugin is completely free, forever!
???? Features at a Glance ????
???? Unlimited Users, Projects and Tasks for organized task management
???? Kanban Boards for workflow visualization
???? Gantt Charts with Day, Week, and Month views
???? Calendar Integration with drag-and-resize scheduling
???? Whiteboard to bridge ideas into actions
???? Per-project Reports with KPIs, charts, workload, and overdue views
???? Quick Task Chatbot for rapid task capture
???? Global search across List, Board, and all views
???? Section By, Group By, and advanced filters across every view
???? Archive and unarchive for sections, tasks, and projects
???? Customizable portal branding — logo, title, colors, gradient header
???? Fine-grained roles & permissions with parent-child rules and tooltips
???? Project-based roles — assign different roles to users per project
???? Email notifications via any SMTP provider (test connection built-in)
???? Google OAuth social login
???? Mobile Apps (iOS & Android) for on-the-go management
???? Multiple list views grouped by different options
???? Task Assignments and Follow-ups for team collaboration
???? Comments on Tasks (web and mobile) for seamless communication
⚙️ Notification template creation to use internally or integrate with other plugins
???? Web and Mobile Push Notifications
???? Roadmap ????
???? Coming Next ➡️ Time Tracker add-on — per-task timers, time logs, and reports ➡️ Performance Scorer add-on — team and individual performance tracking ➡️ Trello import — bring projects with sections, tasks, subtasks, tags, comments, and attachments ➡️ Todoist import — bring tasks with labels, priorities, subtask hierarchy, and notes ➡️ Export to CSV, PDF, and Excel
???? On the Roadmap ➡️ White-label mobile app for your organization ➡️ Swim Lane views for advanced task organization ➡️ “Zen Mode” for focused planning and execution ➡️ Gmail integration ➡️ Google Calendar integration ➡️ LinkedIn and Facebook social login
And much more!
???? Get Started with LazyTasks ????
Transform your WordPress site into a powerful project management hub with LazyTasks. Whether you’re managing a personal blog or running a multi-author site, LazyTasks can cater to all your task management needs, helping you stay organized and focused.
???? LazyTasks Mobile App ????
???? Premium Mobile App
The LazyTasks premium mobile app is available for both iOS and Android with robust features and full 24/7 support. The mobile app now offers full parity with the web plugin — including in-app commenting, push notifications, full permission gating, a dedicated profile screen, and a notifications center with pull-to-refresh and mark-all-read.
???? White Label Mobile App for Your Organization (upcoming)
For building a white-label mobile app for your organization, you’ll need to purchase a license of the plugin from our website at lazycoders.co.
For the white-label app, we require some basic and necessary information to build it: Website URL / Domain name, App Name, Email, App Logo, Splash Screen, and License Key (must be valid).
We can create both Android and iOS apps for you, delivered ready for publication on the App Store and Google Play.
Android App
When you build an Android app, you receive two file formats: .apk and .aab, both ready for publishing to your Play Store.
iOS App
Your iOS app is built ready for publication and can be automatically deployed to your App Store.
LazyTasks is a project management and collaboration tool designed for WordPress, offering features like task management, kanban boards, Calendar, Gantt charts and more.
Q: Is LazyTasks free to use?
YES! The LazyTasks plugin is absolutely free and includes ALL features.
Q: Is there any feature constraint on the free version of the plugin?
Absolutely not! It is totally free and the plugin comes with all features with no hidden fee. You can create unlimited projects, users, tasks, and more.
Q: Are there any paid features or add-ons?
The core LazyTasks plugin is 100% free. The premium mobile app (iOS and Android) is a paid product with additional features and 24/7 support. Optional add-ons (such as the upcoming Time Tracker and Performance Scorer) may have their own terms, but the core plugin is always free.
Q: Can I access LazyTasks on mobile devices?
Yes, LazyTasks offers native apps for both iOS and Android, allowing for seamless mobile access. The mobile app now features full permission parity with the web plugin, in-app commenting, and a dedicated notifications center.
Q: How do roles and permissions work in LazyTasks?
LazyTasks has both global and project-scoped permissions. You can create custom roles, assign different roles to the same user across different projects, and use built-in parent-child rules that prevent accidental permission misconfiguration. Task creators and assignees automatically have rights over their own tasks without needing broader permissions. Every permission row has a tooltip explaining what it controls.
Q: Can I import tasks from other tools?
Trello and Todoist importers are in active development and coming soon. Once released, you’ll be able to bring over projects, sections, tasks, subtasks, tags, comments, attachments, and priorities in a guided wizard.
Q: Does LazyTasks support team collaboration?
Absolutely. LazyTasks supports real-time collaboration with features like comments, @mentions, task followers, activity logs, whiteboard commenting, and notifications across web and mobile.
Q: Does LazyTasks require any external service to run?
No. LazyTasks runs entirely on your WordPress site. Your data stays in your WordPress database. Optional integrations (SMTP providers, Google OAuth, Firebase for push notifications) are available but not required.
Q: Are my data and projects secure with LazyTasks?
Yes. Data security is a priority for LazyTasks, with robust permission controls and privacy features. You have complete control over your data since it lives on your own WordPress installation.
Q: Can I integrate LazyTasks with other tools?
LazyTasks offers various integrations including Google OAuth social login, any SMTP server for email notifications, and WP SMS for SMS notifications. Gmail and Google Calendar integrations are on the roadmap.
Q: Where can I seek help if I encounter issues with LazyTasks?
For support, visit the ‘Help’ section within the LazyTasks plugin, reach out through our support page, or join our community.
Q: Can I suggest new features or improvements?
Certainly! We highly value community feedback to enhance LazyTasks. Please contact us through our support page, our community forum, or directly via our website.
Improved: Close (X) button on the Free plugin modal
Bug Fixed: Attachment download issue
1.6.37 – 2026-06-03
Added: Now supporting PHP 8.5
Added: Login with LinkedIn
1.6.34 – 2026-05-20
Added: Language translation ability
Added: Time Tracker addon
Added: Trello JSON file import feature
Added: Project-wise data export to Excel file
Bug Fixed: Attachment download of doc file
Bug Fixed: Multiple Attachment added to the task
Bug Fixed: Followers added in the tasks
Bug Fixed: General settings permissions update
1.6.22 – 2026-04-22
Added:
Added: Section By — new section-based task grouping option across List, Board, and all other views
Added: Global task search across List, Board, and all views
Added: Quick Task Chatbot for faster task creation
Added: Per-project Report tab with 6 widgets — KPIs, status donut, priority donut, section progress, team workload, and overdue tasks
Added: Completely new Settings interface with sticky sidebar, sticky headers, and URL-persisted tab state (active tab survives page refresh)
Added: Settings — Workspace & Projects tab with search, status filter, collapsible cards, archive/unarchive toggle, member avatars, and project stats
Added: Settings — Roles & Permissions tab reorganized with logical grouping; toggle between Classic and Modern view
Added: Settings — License tab with active/inactive toggle, three-state premium status banner, and masked key display with Show/Hide toggle
Added: Settings — Manage Users tab for full user lifecycle (invite, add to project, change role, remove, delete WP user, resend/cancel invitations)
Added: Settings — new Extensions section under General for add-on management
Added: Settings — Project guide available within Settings
Added: Settings — “New” badge on Settings menu item in user dropdown
Added: Settings — “Upcoming” badge on Import and Export section headers; Export section placeholder for CSV, PDF, and Excel (coming soon)
Added: Project Settings modal for quick access to project configuration
Added: “Close Task” option in the 3-dot menu for completed tasks
Added: “Completed” status is now configurable via Settings
Added: Task privacy indicator icon on private tasks
Added: Activity log now records task Completed, Reopened, and Closed events with distinct colored badges
Added: Drag and resize tasks directly on the Calendar view
Added: Gantt Chart now supports Day, Week, and Month views
Added: Archive section and task drawer for reviewing archived items
Added: Unarchive destination picker — if a task’s original section was deleted, pick a new destination when unarchiving
Added: Hamburger navigation drawer with all navigation items
Added: WP admin sidebar auto-collapses when the navigation drawer opens
Added: Menu display mode control — choose icon+text, icon-only, or text-only for header navigation
Added: Portal logo and portal title in the header, with show/hide toggles, Small / Medium / Large size selector, and a color picker for the title
Added: Header background color picker with optional gradient toggle
Added: Backdrop blur on all drawers for visual consistency
Added: Board card border color toggles for status color (bottom border) and priority color (left border)
Added: Gradient dropdown selector for Workspace & Project
Added: Load More pagination for faster initial page loads
Added: GroupBy and SectionBy support in Board view
Added: Copy-to-clipboard button for portal URL
Added: Tiered delete model — regular users blocked from deleting workspaces/projects with children; Superadmin / WP Admin can cascade-delete with 2-step typed-name confirmation
Added: Redesigned user deletion flow — WP admins can remove from LazyTasks only or delete from WordPress entirely (two-option modal)
Added: Generic SMTP support for any email provider, with a Test Connection button and test email option
Added: Google OAuth login button on the login page
Added: Permission list streamlined and reorganized into clearer functional groups for easier navigation (consolidated from 75 to 45 permissions)
Added: Help text tooltip (?) icon on every permission row explaining exactly what it controls
Added: Parent-child permission rules — enabling a sub-permission automatically enables and locks its parent; disabling a parent removes all of its children (12 built-in rules)
Added: Cross-scope dependency chain for invite permissions — prevents the common trap of a role having “Invite User” but no matching project permissions (4-level chain)
Added: Creator and assignee ownership model — task creators and assignees can always edit their own tasks, add comments, and drag them on the Calendar without needing the “manage tasks by others” permission
Added: Separate permissions for Add Role, Edit Role, and Delete Role
Added: Tag permissions split into Create Tag, Delete Tag, and Assign Tags for finer control
Added: Portal Management permission separated from General Settings
Added: New project-scoped Project Settings permission
Added: New project-scoped Manage Project Roles permission
Added: New Social Login permission
Added: “Required by: X” tooltip shown when a permission is auto-locked by a dependency
Added: Descriptive error messages when actions are blocked by permissions (replacing the generic “Permission denied”)
Added: Addon-specific permissions (Whiteboard, Time Tracker, Performance Scorer) automatically disable when the addon is inactive
Improved:
Improved: Gantt Chart completely rebuilt with smoother task bars, better ordering, and fixed drift
Improved: Edit Task drawer redesigned
Improved: Task drawer unified across Create, Edit, Calendar, and Quick Task flows for consistency
Improved: Subtasks, Comments, and Activity sections refreshed with cleaner design
Improved: Calendar create-drawer upgraded with Rich Text Editor and @mentions
Improved: Completed tasks cleanly hidden across List, Board, Drawer, and all GroupBy views
Improved: Sections containing a “Completed” section can no longer be accidentally archived or deleted
Improved: Dashboard fully redesigned (finalized)
Improved: Complete filter and GroupBy overhaul
Improved: Restricted actions across the plugin now show as disabled / greyed-out with an explanatory tooltip instead of being hidden — applied consistently to Add Task, Add Section, attachments, comments, subtasks, followers, task row fields (status, due date, priority, assignee, tag, title), Manage Tags, Project Settings tabs, and all 3-dot menus
Improved: Three-dot menus (section, task, project nav, group by) unified to a clean consistent design
Improved: Add Task popover redesigned with cleaner card layout
Improved: Subtasks list view polished with better visual hierarchy
Improved: Empty section state now shows a friendly “No tasks yet” message
Improved: Due date pickers redesigned across all locations with Today / Tomorrow / Next Week shortcuts
Improved: Filter, Member, and Add Member popovers redesigned with a consistent card-style layout
Improved: Workspace Switcher now has search, role badge, error state, and hides empty workspaces
Improved: Manage Users list grouped by Active and Pending, alphabetically sorted; loading states on all action buttons
Improved: Manage Project member removal now shows assigned task count warning before confirmation and properly unassigns tasks
Improved: Addon cards layout — action buttons now align horizontally across the grid
Improved: Social Login card restyled with confirmation modals
Improved: Quick task convert button filters projects to only those the user can access
Improved: Settings panels now use consistent bottom-right toast notifications
Improved: Save buttons moved to top-right of Settings section headers
Improved: Addons badge count now dynamically reflects active addons
Improved: Live task updates across GroupBy views, Gantt, Report tab, and open drawer stay in sync after inline edits
Improved: Open drawer re-fetches fresh data on every reopen
Improved: Database optimization with new indexes for faster loading across the plugin
Improved: Creator of a workspace or project is automatically added as a member (fixes the bug where non-superadmin users couldn’t see things they just created)
Improved: “Add to Project” now works correctly when adding users to projects they’re not already members of
Whiteboard (Addon):
Improved: Whiteboard stability and performance (edit mode, task conversion, permissions)
Improved: Whiteboard Settings panel redesigned with the new design system
Bug Fixed: Whiteboard compatibility on older PHP versions (previously caused fatal error on activation)
Bug Fixed: Whiteboard settings save permission error
Bug Fixed:
Major Bug Fixed: Security — non-owners could previously change task privacy via API
Major Bug Fixed: Security — only WordPress administrators can now grant or revoke Super Admin status
Major Bug Fixed: Email notifications not sending — settings no longer wipe on partial save
Bug Fixed: Task creators and assignees are no longer blocked from editing, commenting on, or dragging their own tasks
Bug Fixed: Gantt chart task bar drift and ordering
Bug Fixed: Task Status picker no longer wipes the status when switching from complete to non-complete
Bug Fixed: Calendar page permission error for non-admin users
Bug Fixed: “Change Section” from task 3-dot menu now works for users without full task management permission
Bug Fixed: “Close Task” action no longer fails with permission error
Bug Fixed: “Add to Project” silently succeeded but user never appeared — now resolves properly
Bug Fixed: Admin’s role dropdown selection is now honored on user edit
Bug Fixed: Edit Profile “Unauthorized” error on save
Bug Fixed: Edit Profile drawer spinner stuck after save
Bug Fixed: Unarchived tasks disappearing from list view
Bug Fixed: Priority and Status panel scroll height in Project Settings modal
Bug Fixed: Stuck bucket in My Tasks after changing due date
Bug Fixed: Settings menu visibility for users with limited permissions
Bug Fixed: Header updates immediately after saving General Settings
