Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace

A better to-do list sidebar for Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L Brightspace.

Tasks for Canvas: To-Do List for Canvas, Blackboard, D2L

Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace is a powerful Chrome extension that enhances the assignment tracking experience across Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L Brightspace. With a dynamic sidebar to visualize weekly tasks, including a colorful progress chart, users can conveniently see due assignments, class announcements, and customize their to-do lists. Additionally, the app offers seamless integration with Gradescope for syncing assignments and provides filters for efficient task management.

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Extension stats

By: https://tasksforcanvas.info

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 4.83

(222)

7 new ratings

Version: 1.4.5 (Last updated: 2025-02-26)

Creation date: 2021-02-20

Permissions:

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Size: 166.91K

Email: jt*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 408 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#10 in Education

#3 in task keyword 53 ▼ 1

#4 in tasks keyword 44

#9 in complete keyword 15

#14 in bug fixes keyword 37 ▼ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Tasks for Canvas™ (v1.5.0)

8,854+ 5.00

(15)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Helps in managing assignments effectively
Provides a progress bar for visual tracking
Supports both Canvas and Blackboard
Users feel more organized and calm
No performance degradation or intrusive features

Cons

Rolling view feature not working properly
Some users have reported missing functionality after switching schools

Most mentioned

Helps keep track of assignments
Blackboard support
Improves productivity and organization
Provides a clear way to see upcoming deadlines
Users never miss assignments

User reviews

Third year of using this. Extremely helpful and truly is the only way I stay organized.

Nikolas O’Connor, 2025-03-05

Only way I am able to keep on top of my assignments.

Hayden Slade, 2025-03-03

Best canvas extension ever old to do list was terrible

Dyson Hobbs, 2025-03-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace. Use it at your own risk.

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