Todoist
| Todoist | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Doist |
| Platform | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, watchOS (Apple Watch), Wear OS (Google) |
| Available in | 19 languages |
| Type | Productivity tool |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | todoist.com |
Todoist is a task and work management application developed by Doist.[1][2][3] It was created in 2007 by Amir Salihefendic and is available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms. As of 2024, the application had over 30 million registered users.
Overview
[edit]Todoist allows users to organize tasks using projects, labels, priority levels, due dates, and comments.[4] Additional features include reminders, goal tracking, and calendar integration with push notification reminders based on location.[4] Tasks can be added with voice commands and the AI can answer questions about tasks or break them down into sub-tasks.[5][6] Todoist is available on tablets, desktop computers, smartphones, and wearables.[4]
History
[edit]Todoist was created in 2007 by Amir Salihefendic[7] as a hobby project.[8] It was developed without any formal funding.[9] By 2012, it had 350,000 users[10] which grew to 5 million by 2015.[11] The web version of Todoist was introduced in 2012, along with HTML 5 integration and native mobile applications.[7][10] In 2013, it added the "Karma" system, which gamified the completion of tasks by rewarding users with Karma for completing tasks on time.[4]: 31 [7] In 2015, the ability to interpret sentences into recurring tasks and appointments was added.[8]
In 2016, it added "Smart Calendar," which suggests deadlines for tasks based on the user's schedule and habits.[12][13] Todoist was also rebranded that year with a new logo and changes to the user interface.[11] In 2019, Todoist Foundations was released. This release added sub-sections to projects, user interface improvements, and setup the tool for future changes.[9][14] In 2020, "Workspaces" was added for teams to collaborate on projects[1] and kanban-style "Boards" for business users.[15] It also added "Upcoming View," which shows tasks coming up that day or week.[16]
As of 2024, there were 30 million users.[1] Todoist clients are available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux.[17]
Further reading
[edit]- Métraux, Julia (October 21, 2021). "I use this free to-do list app to track my hectic grad school and freelance schedule". Business Insider.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Dillet, Romain (February 7, 2024). "Todoist adds team workspaces to its task manager". TechCrunch. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ↑ Jones, Jeremy P. (January 15, 2022). Experts' Guide to Todoist. Jeremy P. Jones. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ↑ Chung-Lee, Jade (February 24, 2025). "Todoist Review". PCMAG. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Scott, S.J. "Master Todoist". Oldtown Publishing. ISBN 978-1-946159-04-5.
- ↑ Guay, Matthew (April 11, 2025). "AI Can't Plan Your Whole Day—Not Yet—But We Found One App That Gets Close". Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ↑ Ionescu, Stefan (July 5, 2022). "I tested Todoist, and found it an excellent collaborative to-do app for business use, but also personal use". TechRadar.
- 1 2 3 Sawers, Paul (March 26, 2013). "Todoist Karma: Productivity...Gamified". TNW. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 Dillet, Romain (September 17, 2015). "Todoist Updates Its Web App With New Features And Design". TechCrunch. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 Ingraham, Nathan (October 22, 2019). "Todoist 'Foundations' update adds a host of organization features". Engadget. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 Dillet, Romain (August 3, 2012). "Task Manager Todoist Receives a Major HTML5 Update". TechCrunch. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 Budds, Diana (September 16, 2015). "Khoi Vinh Oversees A Rebrand Of Todoist That Makes The Organizational App Even Better". Fast Company. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Newton, Casey (September 8, 2017). "The best to-do list app right now". The Verge. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Newman, Jared (November 16, 2016). "Todoist's AI-Infused Task Scheduler Could Help You Procrastinate Less". Fast Company. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Dillet, Romain (October 22, 2019). "Todoist releases major update to simplify task management". TechCrunch. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Lopez, Napier (September 23, 2020). "Todoist takes a shot at Trello with Kanban-style 'boards'". TNW. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ↑ Steele, Billy (April 28, 2020). "Todoist's latest feature helps you better organize upcoming tasks". Engadget. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ↑ Mahar, Kaitlin (August 14, 2019). "The Best To-Do List App". Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World. Retrieved March 11, 2026.