 === AI-Powered Project Management & Task Manager with Kanban Board & Gantt Chart – WP Project Manager ===
Contributors: tareq1988, nizamuddinbabu, wedevs, asaquzzaman
Donate Link: https://tareq.co/donate/
Tags: project management, project manager, kanban board, task manager, gantt chart
Requires at least: 4.4 or higher
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 2.6.29
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Powerful project management tool for WordPress. Manage tasks, Kanban boards, Gantt charts, milestones, team collaboration and reporting easily

== Description ==
## Best Project Management Plugin for WordPress with Kanban Board, Gantt Chart, and Task Manager

[WP Project Manager](https://wedevs.com/wp-project-manager-pro) is a leading AI-powered project management and task manager plugin for WordPress. Designed for teams, agencies, enterprises, and freelancers, this powerful plugin can simplify project management, task management, milestone tracking, collaboration, and reporting like never before.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4u8wXOxHg]

No matter if you are struggling to handle complex projects or simple to-dos, WP Project Manager can turn your WordPress site into a central hub for organizing tasks, managing team members, assigning tasks to them, milestone tracking, and driving productivity.

Our user-friendly interface combines **AI technology** with advanced tools like **Kanban Board** and **Gantt Chart** for visualizing task management and project progress. Besides, **Time Tracker**, **Task Calendar**, and **integration** with various platforms facilitate team collaboration.

**Want to give it a try?** 
👉 [TRY FREE OFFICIAL DEMO](https://pm2.wedevsdemos.com/wp-login.php)

**Useful Links**
[Docs](https://wedevs.com/docs/wp-project-manager/) | [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4u8wXOxHg&list=PLJorZsV2RVv82Xe9ReXngU6Wk1RN0EwHu) | [Support](https://wedevs.com/account/tickets/) | [IdeaSharing](https://roadmap.wedevs.com/wp-project-manager#ideas) | [Comparison](https://wedevs.com/wp-project-manager-pro/compare/) | [Get Pro](https://wedevs.com/wp-project-manager-pro/pricing/)

## Key Features of WP Project Manager FREE

The free version of WP Project Manager offers core **task manager** and **project management** essentials to get you started. Take a look at them below:

##  AI Project Creation
–   Generate project plans, task lists, and timelines in seconds with AI support
–   Get smart project suggestions based on goals, deadlines, and workloads 
–   Save time by letting AI outline project structures and assign initial tasks automatically
-   Adjust and refine AI-generated plans to match your team's unique workflow

##🗓 To-Do List & Task Management
–   Add as many to-do lists as you want with titles and descriptions
–   Assign users, set due dates, and track progress with visual bars
–   Add comments, descriptions, and titles to tasks and lists for collaboration
–   Mark tasks as complete/incomplete for easy management

##🎯 Milestone Tracking
–   Track 3 types of milestones: upcoming, completed, and late milestones
–   Assign task lists and messages to milestones for better project reporting

##💬 Messages & Team Collaboration
–   Discuss projects with co-workers via threaded messages
–   Edit and stylize messages for enhanced collaboration
–   Enable comments for real-time feedback and task management

##🗂 File Sharing
–   Upload files directly in messages and comments to ease the workflow
–   Navigate attached files within threads to manage resources in one place
–   Foster team collaboration through file sharing and private discussions

##🔔 Dynamic Notifications
–   Email alerts for assigned tasks, due dates, and updates
–   Customize notifications to keep your team informed without overload

##🔲 Intuitive Interface for Efficient Task Management
–   Task manager features a user-friendly and interactive interface
–   Helps to complete projects in the quickest possible time with visual workflows
–   Notifies with real-time updates to enhance productivity and collaboration

##👨🏻‍💻 Frontend Project Management (Pro)
–   Empower users to view and manage projects from the frontend – no need for backend access
–   Ideal for client portals and team dashboards in your WordPress site

##📊 Kanban Board for WordPress (Pro)
–   Visualize workflows with customizable Kanban boards
–   Default boards include Open, In Progress, Done, and Overdue
–   Drag-and-drop tasks between boards for agile project management 
–   Create unlimited custom Kanban boards, sort tasks by status, and add new ones on the fly
–   Delete unused boards to keep your Kanban board neat and clean

##📉 Gantt Chart for WordPress (Pro)
–   Plan and track project timelines with interactive Gantt chart horizontal bars
–   Adjust start/end dates, assess task dependencies, and monitor subtasks visually
–   Essential for milestone tracking and long-term project management
–   Remote teams stay aligned with shared Gantt charts and Kanban boards

##⏰ Time Tracker (Pro)
–   Start, stop, or pause timers per task to log billable hours accurately
–   Calculate time spent and simplify payments for hourly teams in your task manager

##🧾 Invoice & Billing (Pro)
–   Auto-generate formatted invoices based on tracked time and project details
–   Upon completion of the payment, the invoice is marked as paid
–   Invoices can be downloaded as PDF on WP Project Manager Pro

##📆 Interactive Tasks Calendar (Pro)
–   View tasks in daily, weekly, monthly, or user-specific tasks calendar layouts
–   Drag-and-drop to reschedule tasks and track progress dynamically

##💳 Stripe Payment Gateway (Pro)
–   Accept client payments via Stripe for seamless billing in your project manager
–   Automate with predefined project templates

##👥 BuddyPress Integration (Pro)
–   Assign tasks to teams, set role-based permissions, and manage departments
–   Boost collaboration across WordPress communities

##📌 Subtasks for Granular Task Management (Pro)
–   Break complex tasks into subtasks and assign to multiple team members
–   Perfect for detailed task manager workflows

##🛒 WooCommerce Integration (Pro)
–   Auto-create projects from orders or payments
–   Map products to specific tasks and roles, like co-workers or clients

##🗂️ Advanced File Management (Pro)
–   Organize files in folders, link to messages/tasks, and set privacy controls
–   Google Drive-like interface for secure sharing

##💬 Slack Integration (Pro)
–   Get real-time Slack notifications whenever new tasks, sub-tasks, or comments are created
–   Also get notified when a task is completed or a new member is added

##</> GitHub & Bitbucket Integration (Pro)
–   Connect GitHub and Bitbucket accounts to WP Project Manager
–   Whenever issues are created on GitHub and Bitbucket accounts, they are automatically added to the task manager list for developers

##📈 Advanced Reports & Insights (Pro)
–   Generate detailed project reporting with predefined views: Overdue Tasks, Completed Tasks, User Activities, Tasks by Milestone, Unassigned Tasks, and Summary
–   Data-driven decisions for better project management and team performance

##🛡️ Recurring Task Management & Enhanced Security (Pro)
–   Set repeating tasks for ongoing projects
–   Customize user roles and permissions for privacy in collaboration

##📋 Personal Dashboard (Pro)
–   Each team member gets a personal dashboard for assigned tasks
–   Keeps everyone focused and informed

##🔄 Pusher Integration
–   Get a real-time notification for your project management activities with push notifications
–   You will receive notifications for assigning team members, mentioning in comments, creating tasks, and updating task status

## Still deciding on the best project manager plugin?
👉 Check out the complete [comparison of WP Project Manager with other popular project management solutions](https://wedevs.com/wp-project-manager-pro/compare/)
👉 Explore the [documentation for all the features and functions of WP Project Manager](https://wedevs.com/docs/wp-project-manager/)

## Recognition & Awards
–   [10 Best WordPress Project Management Plugins (2025 Picks)](https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/best-wordpress-project-management-plugins) (Elegant Themes)
–   [18 Best WordPress Plugins for Freelancers 2025](https://colorlib.com/wp/freelance-plugins-wordpress/) (Colorlib)
–   [9 Best WordPress Project Management Plugins](https://blog.hubspot.com/website/best-wordpress-project-management-plugins) (HubSpot)
–   ]14 Best WordPress Project Management Plugins](https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/wordpress-project-management) (Hostinger)

## Contribute
Help make WP Project Manager the ultimate project management tool! Fork our repository from [GitHub](https://github.com/weDevsOfficial/wp-project-manager) and submit pull requests.

## Our Valuable Contributors
–   French: Corentin Allard
–   Dutch: eskamedia
–   Brazilian Portuguese: Anderson
–   German: Alexander Pfabel
–   Spanish: Luigi Libet
–   Indonesian: Hirizh
–   Polish: Jacek Synowiec

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== Installation ==

Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation and then activate the Plugin from the Plugins page.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Q. Why doesn't WP Project Manager show up in the frontend? =
A. By default, WP Project Manager is basically backend-focused. However, the plugin comes with a page named **Project** which you’ll find in the **page section**. Once you publish the page, a project dashboard will be displayed on the frontend.

= Q. Who can create projects? =
A. Admins and users, anyone who has the permission to create projects, can do this with the plugin.

= Q. Which Project Management Tool is best for your need? =
A.  WP Project Manager excels in Kanban boards, Gantt charts, task managers, time trackers, milestone trackers, invoice generators, and more. These are ideal not only for individuals or freelancers, but also for enterprises and agencies.

= Q. Does WP Project Manager plugin solve all project management challenges? =
A.  It's impossible for any single plugin alone to tackle all project management challenges. However, WP Project Manager is good at handling task overload and disorganization, visualizing project progress, team communication, file and resource management, project reporting, and collaboration.

= Q. How to manage tasks with WP Project Manager =
A. Start by navigating to **WP Admin > Project Manager > Projects**. Then, select or create a project, and head to the Task Lists tab. For a quick guide, please explore this documentation on [how to create a project with WP Project Manager](https://wedevs.com/docs/wp-project-manager/getting-started/creating-a-project/).

= Q. Who can create a task list, to-do, messages, or milestones? =
A. By default, the website admin and project manager have the authority to do so. But any user or co-worker can also do this if he/she get permission from the admin.

= Q. Is there a way to get the overview of WP Project Managers Gantt Chart feature =
A. Of course, please check out this overview video of Gantt Chart feature – 
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUGywSKQsF0&ab_channel=weDevs]

= Q. How to track the progress of a task? =
A. You can easily track the progress of the task of your team member from the task overview report. Here is the overview of that – 
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec-4TXP7o7w&ab_channel=weDevs]

= Q. Can any use WP Project Manager as Trello or Trello like Kanban Board =
A. WP Project manager has Kanban board module. You can easily manage your tasks with Kanban board view just like Trello. Here is the video overview – 
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bhmpalVs7E&ab_channel=weDevs]

= Q. Can every member see every project? =
A. Only admins (editor/administrator) can see all of them. Other user roles can only see their assigned projects.

= Q. Can the WP Project Manager plugin be extended? =
A. Sure, lots of actions and filters are added by default, and will add more of them.

= Q. Found a bug on WP Project Manager =
A. Found any bugs? Please create an [issue](https://github.com/tareq1988/wp-project-manager/issues) on Git Hub.

== Screenshots ==

1. Manage unlimited projects
2. Gantt Chart of WP Project Manager
3. Kanban Board of WP Project Manager
4. Extend project management power with advanced modules
5. Keep every milestone on track
6. Have project overview at a glance
7. Break tasks into smaller steps
8. Simplify team discussion
9. Upload, share, and access files
10. Track performance reports
11. Check reports with analytics
12. Stay updated on project progress
13. Built-in invoice generator
14. Manage projects from the frontend

== Changelog ==

= v2.6.29 – Nov 24, 2025 =

**Fixed:** AI Response broken error.
**Fixed:** AI Response timeout error.
**Improved:** Dynamic AI Model Selection.

= v2.6.28 – Nov 13, 2025 =

**Added:** AI Project Creation - Generate project plans, task lists, and timelines with AI support.
**Fixed:** Load Pusher scripts only when app_key and cluster are set.

= v2.6.27 – Oct 29, 2025 =

**Improved:** Sanitization to prevent SQL Injection.

= v2.6.26 – Oct 13, 2025 =

**Added:** Italian translation file.
**Fixed:** Hardcoded data exposure issue in the Trello test environment. Thanks to Legion Hunter from Patchstack for responsibly reporting it.

= v2.6.25 – Sep 4, 2025 =

**Improved:** Unwanted trello helper backup file removed.

= v2.6.24 – Apr 28, 2025 =

**Fixed:** Load more task.
**Improved:** Readme.txt file.

= v2.6.23 – Apr 8, 2025 =

**Added:** SVG file upload sanitization & security improvmenet.

= v2.6.22 – Mar 7, 2025 =

**Improved:** Readme.txt file.

= v2.6.21 – Feb 18, 2025 =

**Fix:** Project Category bug for seamless organization.
**Fix:** Resolved Task Type special character display issues.

= v2.6.18 – Feb 12, 2025 =

**Fix:** Report – Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Arbitrary Options Update.
**Fix:** Every task is redirecting to a single task (for subscriber role).
**Fix:** Authenticated SQL Injection.
*Added:** new hooks for better extendibility `pm_project_update`.

= v2.6.17 – Dec 26, 2024 =

**Improved:** Enhanced sanitization of user input to strengthen data security.
**Fix:** Resolved SQL security vulnerability to ensure system integrity..

= v2.6.16 – Dec 10, 2024 =

**Update:** WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility
**Fix:** File download permission issue.
**Fix:** WP 6.7.1 translation loaded early error.
**Fix:** Subscriber level data exposure security issue.

= v2.6.15 – Nov 18, 2024 =

**Update:** Tested upto 6.7
**Update:** Version bump & make stable frontend.

= v2.6.14 – Nov 11, 2024 =

**Fix:** Vulnerable security issue.
**Fix:** XSS attack while uploading svg file.
**Fix:** Sub task duplicating issue.

= v2.6.13 – Mar 29, 2024 =

**Fix:** New project's user creation issue.

**Update:** PHP version support PHP-5.6 to PHP-7.2.

= v2.6.12 – Mar 04, 2024 =

**Update:** Version bump & make stable readme character.

= v2.6.11 – Feb 29, 2024 =

**Update:** Version bump & make stable readme character.

= v2.6.10 – Feb 29, 2024 =

**Fix:** Api discussion creation xss vulnerability for authentic users.

= v2.6.9 – Feb 09, 2024 =

**Update:** Version bump & make stable frontend.

= v2.6.8 – Feb 09, 2024 =

**Fix:** User role management api security block for unauthentic project users.
**Fix:** Project discussion create api security handling stuff.
**Fix:** Project modification api security block.

= v2.6.6 – Aug 10, 2023 =

**Fix:** Search users, new users & more features string translation issue.
**Fix:** Authentication error in user project role update.

= v2.6.5 – Jul 24, 2023 =

**Fix:** User controllers meta data updating authentication error.

= v2.6.4 – Jul 14, 2023 =

**Fix:** Translation issues of background email & notifications error messages.
**Fix:** Project creation CTA button name translation issue.
**Fix:** Frontend preview contents translation relevant issues.
**Fix:** Project switch, task creating & several unformatted strings translation issues.

= v2.6.1 – May 24, 2023 =

**Fix:** The email type settings field UI broken issue.
**Fix:** Tasks title content not decoded properly & fix ux issue.
**Fix:** User task calender’s starting date data handling security issue.

= v2.6.0 – Nov 30, 2022 =

**New:** Added pm pro version overview for lite users

= v2.5.0 – July 15, 2022 =

**Update:** Compatibility with PHP-8.x
**Update:** Improved codebase to make performance better
**Fix:** Fixed some translation issues

= v2.4.18 – March 28, 2022 =

**Fix:** Fixed Project Searching hover project links. (Issue #437)
**Fix:** Fixed Some Role Permission assign issue after creating project.

= v2.4.17 – Feb 07, 2022 =

**Notice:** Limited time promotional notice on Super Bowl sale

= v2.4.16 – Dec 23, 2021 =

**Fix:** Discussion file url was not downloadable for PDF
**Notice:** Limited time promotional notice on holiday sale

= v2.4.15 – Nov 11, 2021 =

**Update:** ChartJS libraries from v2.x to v3.6.0
**Update:** Removed dummy data, unused files and external cdn links to improve and clean the whole codebase
**Fix:** Data escaping and sanitization issues all over the plugin
**Fix:** Some i18n translation, wrong text-domain issues
**Notice:** Limited time promotional offer regarding Black Friday and Cyber Monday

= v2.4.14 – Oct 11, 2021 =

**Fix:** Data sanitization and validation issues to prevent security threats
**Fix:** Timezone issues in My Calendar
**Fix:** Task file downloading issue by other member of project assignee list
**Fix:** After Task Create Email, `undefined offset` issue in template footer
**Fix:** User assign issue from Project Overview page
**Fix:** Unassigned Reports were not loading
**Notice:** Limited time promotional offer for Halloween

= v2.4.13 – July 16, 2021 =

**Notice:** Limited time promotional offer regarding summer sale
**Update:** Calendar event content styles
**Update:** Some library upgrade for better performance
**Fix:** My Task report was not getting accurate result in some cases
**Fix:** My Calendar single task was unable to be moved
**Fix:** After creating a task, it was not updating instantly in 'My Calendar' and 'My Task at a Glance' section
**Fix:** Authentication issues on some un-authenticated API endpoints like tasks, task types, activities

= v2.4.12 – May 07, 2021 =

**Notice:** Limited time promotion on account of Eid.

= v2.4.11 – March 17, 2021 =

**Notice:** Limited time promotion for weDevs birthday.

= v2.4.10 – Feb 13, 2021 =

**Fix** Vulnerable security issue.

= v2.4.9 – Jan 26, 2021 =

**Fix** Email notification was showing the wrong task completed user name.
**Fix** Every member can see every project.
**Fix** First-time task lists were not loading from the notification email.
**Update** Alignment problem when creating the new project.

= v2.4.8 – Dec 18, 2020 =

**Update** Task query updated for filtering tasks by complete_at date range.
**Fix** Completed tasks were not showing on my-task.
**Fix** Made the icons inline alignment on the subtask create form.

= v2.4.7 – Dec 10, 2020 =

**Update** PSR-4 standard.
**Fix** Project pagination was not working when all projects are deleted from the current page.
**Fix** Fixed the task pagination problem. It was not working when a task is deleted.

= v2.4.6 – Nov 21, 2020 =

**Fix** User capability is not chanting after save it.
**Fix** User can not access their reports from my-task.
**Fix** Email footer logo is not appearing.

= v2.4.5 – Nov 11, 2020 =

**New** Help tooltip in single task.
**Update** Rewrite email template.
**Fixed** Pagination back button is not working for project page.

= v2.4.4 – Oct 08, 2020 =

**New** Introduce new library simshaun/recurr.
**New** Added the remove format option in project manager text editor.
**Fixed** In text editor, after type '@' the list of users exceeds outside of the modal.
**Fix** Task assigned all users can change the task type.
**Fix** User can not delete their own created task comments.
**Fix** Remove the HTML tag from milestone title.

= v2.4.3 – Sep 10, 2020 =

**Update** In dashboard project menu bar has been rearranged.
**Update** In single task now user can navigate to project and task list.
**Fix** Co-worker can not be deleted in self created task comment.
**Fix** In frontend project manager date picker was not showing in single task.
**Fix** In my task, task create form did not change the list even the project has been change.
**Fix** Project title was missing from my-task.

= v2.4.2 – Aug 26, 2020 =

* **Fix** Single task popup is not appearing.

= v2.4.1 – Aug 25, 2020 =

* **New** Add new task type for individual task.
* **Fix** During task update the date picker was not showing.
* **Fix** Was not able to delete the task list description.
* **Fix** Optimize code for security issue.
* **Fix** Task list title was not able to update.
* **Fix** Completed project was not able to restore.

= v2.4.0 – Jul 17, 2020 =

* **New** Component for pm-vue2-daterange-picker, pm-button, pm-do-slot.
* **New** Change all date picker from all forms.
* **New** Manage do-action content without any wrapper.
* **New** API end point is now working for all permalink.
* **Update** UI/UX for creating new task.
* **Update** UI/UX for add new members from single task popup.
* **Update** UI/UX for task due date from single task popup.
* **Fix** Could not download files from the project.

== Upgrade Notice ==

<strong>BREAKING CHANGE</strong>: v2.0 release is a major version and introduces breaking changes by re-writing the whole plugin. Please test the plugin before updating from <strong>v1.x</strong>. Taking a database backup is advised.
