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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #41 in checklist

Task Checker – Admin Sidebar Checklist Manager

A simple and flexible checklist manager for WordPress. Create, manage, and reorder tasks directly from your admin sidebar.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d46▼ -6.1% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score60/100Fair
All-time downloads435Since Nov 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.6PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d11▲ +22.2% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

Task Checker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

4914Jul 5Aug 18Oct 2
Yesterday1
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day28Nov 21, 2025
Last 12 months445

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Task Checker stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
checklist #91 882 Best checklist plugins →
organizer >100 347 Best organizer plugins →
productivity >100 389 Best productivity plugins →
task manager >100 691 Best task manager plugins →
todo #94 624 Best todo plugins →

About Task Checker

From the official readme · v1.0

Description

Task Checker – Admin Sidebar Checklist Manager is a lightweight WordPress plugin that helps you stay organized by creating and managing checklists inside your WordPress admin sidebar. Whether you want to track project progress, jot down ideas, or simply manage your daily to-dos, this plugin provides an easy-to-use interface with drag-and-drop support.

Accessible from the WordPress admin sidebar under “Task Checker”, the plugin provides three submenus:

  1. Usage Info – Information on using the plugin.
  2. Manage Tasks – Add, edit, or delete tasks.
  3. Checklist – Draggable checklist where tasks can be checked or unchecked.

Features:
– Manage all tasks directly from WordPress admin sidebar.
– Add, edit, or delete tasks easily.
– Check and uncheck items in a dedicated checklist view.
– Reorder tasks instantly via drag-and-drop.
– Lightweight, simple, and easy to use.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/task-checker directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
  3. Access the plugin from the Admin Sidebar > Task Checker menu.

Frequently asked questions

Can I reorder my tasks?

Yes, tasks can be reordered easily using drag-and-drop in the checklist view.

Where do I find the checklist?

Go to Admin Sidebar > Task Checker > Checklist.

Can I edit or delete tasks after creating them?

Yes, the Manage Tasks submenu allows you to add, edit, and delete tasks.

Does this plugin create extra tables in the database?

Yes, the plugin stores tasks in a dedicated table for easy management.

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release with usage info, task management, and draggable checklist

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Example of Manage Tasks
Example of Manage Tasks
Example of Checklist
Example of Checklist
Example of reordering tasks by using drag and drop
Example of reordering tasks by using drag and drop

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FAQ

Task Checker: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026

Is Task Checker free?

Yes. Task Checker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Task Checker safe to use in 2026?

Task Checker works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Task Checker?

Task Checker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 435 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

Does Task Checker work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested Task Checker up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

What PHP version does Task Checker need?

Task Checker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Task Checker last updated?

The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 29, 2026 (1 month ago).

Who makes Task Checker?

Task Checker is developed and maintained by samiur6688.

What are the best alternatives to Task Checker?

The most popular alternatives to Task Checker are PublishPress Checklists: Pr… (3K+ installs), Checklist in Post (400+ installs) and Checklist (400+ installs).

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