How to Create a Task Tracker in Notion
In this video, you’ll learn how to create a task tracker in Notion from scratch.
See the next video in this series: • How to Use Calendar View in Notion
If you’re ready to move from simple notes into real productivity, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to build a clean and simple task management system using a Notion database.
We start by creating a new page in Notion and naming it “Tasks.” From there, you’ll use the forward slash command to insert a database and select the table view. This is the foundation of building a task tracker in Notion and one of the most powerful features for organizing your work.
→ Learn how to create a new page for your task manager
→ Use the slash command to quickly add a database
→ Choose table view to structure your tasks clearly
→ Enter tasks directly into your Notion table
→ Set up and customize the Status property
You’ll see how the default status options work, including To-do, In progress, and Complete. These simple status settings allow you to track tasks efficiently and update progress at any time. As your task moves forward, you can easily switch it from not started, to in progress, to done.
We also cover how to edit database properties and add new ones using the plus button. This helps you expand your Notion task tracker into a more advanced productivity system over time. Even though this tutorial focuses on building a simple task database, this exact setup is the foundation of most productivity systems in Notion.
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— this video will walk you through the entire process in plain English.
In the next video, you’ll learn how to display these tasks on a calendar view to make planning even easier.
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