Review criteria
- +Status pipeline and priority sorting
- +Due-date and overdue highlighting
- +Owner and progress columns
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Task Tracker in Project Management
A suggested spreadsheet layout for project management work, tracking tasks, owner, priority, due date, status.
Last updated: August 2026
We haven’t built a ready-made workbook for this one yet. The templates below do the same job, with formulas and sample data, and you can download them today. The suggested columns are further down if you’d rather build your own.
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Build your own
Suggested columns for “Task Tracker”
Format: No ready-made file yet (column guide)Columns: 5
Columns to start with
- Tasks
- Owner
- Priority
- Due Date
- Status
- Copy the column list and paste it into cell A1 of a new Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
- Split it into columns: Google Sheets Data → Split text to columns; Excel Data → Text to Columns (comma).
- Or skip the setup and start from one of the working templates on this page.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing Task Tracker
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Teams and individuals tracking a to-do backlog
- +Anyone who wants a shared, sortable task list
Pause before choosing when
- -Task dependencies and automation
- -Multi-project portfolios
About Project Management
Why people consider this option
- +Plan a project timeline without paying per-seat for PM software
- +Everyone sees the same live status in one shared sheet
- +Conditional formatting turns a flat list into a visual timeline
What to review before acting
- -No automation or dependencies like a dedicated PM tool
- -Large multi-team programs outgrow a single sheet
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Task Tracker work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Task Tracker really free?
Yes, it is completely free to copy and keep. There is no account, paywall, or trial.
What does the Task Tracker track?
It tracks tasks, owner, priority, due date, status. The suggested columns are listed in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.