Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner

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Microsoft Planner: Visual Teamwork and Task Management Made Simple

Organize work visually, collaborate seamlessly within Office 365, and keep your team on track with intuitive boards designed for modern professionals.

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Category

Productivity

Downloads

6M+

User Rating

4.6/5

Total Ratings

29K+

Locales

29

Teamwork in Focus

Discover the interface used by 6M+ users.

Microsoft Planner mobile app interface showing a visual Kanban board for project task management

Microsoft Planner mobile app interface showing a visual Kanban board for project task management

Microsoft Planner mobile app interface showing task details with status progress and team comments

Microsoft Planner mobile app interface showing task details with status progress and team comments

Mobile interface of Microsoft Planner showing a task board for an online marketing project with team assignments and attachments

Mobile interface of Microsoft Planner showing a task board for an online marketing project with team assignments and attachments

Interface of Microsoft Planner app showing a Kanban board with task cards organized in the Not started column.

Interface of Microsoft Planner app showing a Kanban board with task cards organized in the Not started column.

Master Your Workflow with Visual Precision

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 6M+ users.

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Intuitive Kanban Boards

Organize tasks into visual buckets and manage status changes with simple drag-and-drop functionality.

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Seamless 365 Integration

Link files, photos, and discussions directly to tasks within the secure Microsoft ecosystem you trust.

Real-Time Project Visibility

Get instant updates on who is doing what across all your plans, ensuring total accountability for your team.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 6M+ people who love this app.

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"Planner has completely transformed how my marketing team handles large campaigns. Being able to visualize our progress in buckets and drag tasks to completion is incredibly satisfying. It's the 'one source of truth' we needed to finally escape the endless loop of status-update emails and focus on actual work."

Sarah Jenkins, Marketing Project Manager
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"As someone constantly moving between client sites and the office, the mobile experience is a lifesaver. I can update task statuses on my iPhone and know my team sees it instantly on their desktops. It integrates perfectly with our existing Office 365 setup, making collaboration seamless and secure."

David Liang, Senior Operations Consultant

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

16%
Negative

Summary

The mobile app receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to its significant lack of premium plan compatibility which many users find makes the app "useless". Key criticisms include pervasive performance issues like slow loading times and a critical disparity in features compared to the web version, such as missing task duration, filtering, and reminders. Additionally, users frequently highlight poor integration with other Microsoft services, leading to a disjointed and frustrating user experience. While some appreciate existing functionalities like recurring tasks and the app's potential for quick overviews, the overall sentiment reflects a strong demand for substantial improvements in functionality and performance to match its desktop counterpart.

Common Themes

Enhanced Mobile Functionality(17)
Premium Plan Functionality Demand(16)
Recurring Task Feature(1)
Multi-Account Support Request(1)
Dark Mode Support Request(1)
Quick Overview Capability(1)
Stability and Clarity(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Planner.

Description

Microsoft Planner requires an eligible Office 365 work or school subscription. This app does not support Office 365 personal accounts (for example: name@outlook.com or name@hotmail.com). If you are not sure about your company’s subscription or the services you have access to, please contact your IT department. Planner provides a simple, visual way to organize teamwork. Planner makes it easy for your team to create new plans, organize and assign tasks, share files, chat about what you’re working on, and get updates on progress. -- Organize work visually -- Each plan has its own board, where you can organize tasks into buckets. You can categorize tasks based on their status or on whom they’re assigned to. To update the status or change assignments, just drag and drop tasks between columns. -- Visibility -- The My Tasks view provides a comprehensive list of all your tasks and their status across all your plans. When working together on a plan, team members always know who is working on what. -- Collaborate -- Built for Office 365, Planner lets you work together on the same tasks, attach captured photos directly to them, and even have conversations around tasks without switching between apps. With Planner, all your team’s discussions and deliverables stay with the plan and don’t get locked away across disparate applications. -- Works across devices -- Planner works across all your devices. And with Planner, everyone is always on the same page. Continue conversations and updates tasks while on-the-go or at your desk. Terms of service: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=846830 Privacy policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 To learn more, please visit https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=849067 The Microsoft Planner app will request permission to access your photos and your camera: When you try to attach a photo to a Planner task, the app requests permission to access your Photos app in order to select images. If you choose to take a photo to attach to a Planner task, the app will request permission to access your Camera app.

Latest Version

1.17.11

Size

150.6 MB

First Released

May 18, 2017

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Planner

What is Microsoft Planner?

Microsoft Planner provides a simple, visual way to organize teamwork. It enables teams to create plans, organize and assign tasks, share files, and get updates on progress.

Does Microsoft Planner require an Office 365 subscription?

Yes, Microsoft Planner requires an eligible Office 365 work or school subscription. It does not support Office 365 personal accounts. Contact your IT department if unsure about your company’s subscription.

How does Microsoft Planner organize tasks?

Microsoft Planner organizes tasks visually. Each plan features its own board where tasks are arranged into buckets. Users categorize tasks by status or assignee and update them by dragging and dropping between columns.

Can teams collaborate and chat within Microsoft Planner?

Yes, Microsoft Planner is built for Office 365 and allows teams to collaborate directly. Users can work on tasks together, attach photos, and have conversations about tasks without switching between different applications.

Is Microsoft Planner accessible across multiple devices?

Yes, Microsoft Planner works across all your devices. This functionality ensures team members remain synchronized, allowing them to continue conversations and update tasks whether they are mobile or at their desk.

How do users view all their assigned tasks in Microsoft Planner?

Users view all their assigned tasks through the 'My Tasks' view in Microsoft Planner. This provides a comprehensive list of all tasks and their statuses across all plans, ensuring visibility on individual contributions.

Can files and photos be attached to tasks in Microsoft Planner?

Yes, files and photos can be attached to tasks in Microsoft Planner. The app requests permission to access your Photos app to select images or your Camera app to take new photos for direct attachment to tasks.