Hey. So, I built this Online To Do List.
I have tried so many task apps. Big ones, small ones. They were either too complicated or too simple. I just wanted a clean list that saved automatically and showed me my progress.
I couldn't find one that did exactly what I wanted, so I made this one. I use it every day now.
What This Tool Is
It's a task manager that lives in your browser. You add things you need to do. You mark them complete. You can organize them a bit.
The key thing is it auto-saves everything to your browser. So if you close the tab and come back tomorrow, your list is exactly how you left it.
It's not connected to the cloud. It's just for you, on the device you're using. That keeps it simple and private.
How I Use It Daily
My routine is pretty simple with it:
- I open the page (I have it bookmarked). My list from yesterday is already there.
- I add any new tasks for the day in the box on the left. I give them a category (like "Work" or "Personal") and a priority.
- As I work, I click the circle next to a task to mark it done. It gets a strikethrough. Very satisfying.
- I watch the progress bar at the top fill up throughout the day. It's a nice little motivator.
- At the end of the day, I delete the tasks I don't need to carry over. The rest stay for tomorrow.
It's my digital sticky note for the day.
A Real Example From My Week
On Monday morning, my list had: "Finish project report (Work - High)", "Call plumber (Personal - High)", "Buy groceries (Shopping - Medium)", and "Read book (Personal - Low)".
By evening, the report and the call were checked off. The progress bar was at 50%. Groceries got moved to Tuesday. It felt organized.
The Main Features
I put in the stuff I actually needed:
- Add Tasks Quickly: Just type and hit enter or the ADD TASK button.
- Categories & Priority: You can tag tasks as Work, Personal, Urgent, etc., and set Low, Medium, or High priority. This changes the colored border on the task.
- Visual Progress Bar: A bar at the top fills up as you complete tasks. It's a clear, quick view of how your day is going.
- Live Stats: It shows total tasks, how many are pending, and how many are done. No guessing.
- One-Click Complete & Delete: Click the circle to mark done. Click the 'X' to delete a task forever.
- Persistent Storage: It saves to your browser's local storage. No login, no data going to a server.
Who Is This For?
I thought it was just for me, but friends started using it too.
- Students: To track assignments, study goals, and deadlines.
- Freelancers & Remote Workers: To manage their daily workload without overcomplicating things.
- Homemakers & Parents: For shopping lists, chores, and family schedules.
- Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed: Getting tasks out of your head and into a list is the first step to feeling in control.
If you like simple, visual tools, this might work for you.
Important Things to Understand
It's device-specific. The list you create on your laptop will not appear on your phone automatically, because it saves locally to that browser. This is a design choice to keep it simple and private. If you want sync, you'd need accounts and servers, which makes it a different kind of app.
Clearing browser data will delete your list. If you clear your cache or browsing history, you might wipe the local storage where the tasks live. Use the list as a daily tool, not a permanent archive.
It's for tasks, not projects. It doesn't have subtasks, due dates, or reminders. It's a "what do I need to do today?" tool, not a full project management suite.
That's the trade-off: simplicity for power.
Why I Stuck With This One
It has zero friction. I open it and start typing. No loading screens, no tutorials.
The visual feedback (the progress bar, the checkmarks) is surprisingly effective. It turns task completion into a tiny game.
It's private and mine. My to-do list isn't on some company's server being analyzed.
Wrapping Up
So, that's my Online To Do List. A straightforward tool for managing your day.
If you're tired of complex apps or losing your sticky notes, give it a try for a week. See if it helps you focus.
Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my list on my phone and computer?
You can't automatically, because it saves locally to each device. To move a list, you'd have to manually re-enter the tasks on the other device, or use a different syncing service. I kept it local for speed and privacy.
I closed my browser and my tasks were gone! What happened?
That shouldn't happen if you closed the browser normally. The tool saves after every change. However, if you cleared your browser's cached data or are using private/incognito mode, the storage gets wiped when you close the window. Always use a normal browsing tab for this tool.
Can I set due dates or reminders?
No, this tool doesn't have due dates, times, or reminder notifications. It's designed for managing tasks in the immediate short term (today/this week). For time-based reminders, you'd need to use a calendar app alongside this.
Is there a limit to how many tasks I can add?
There's a very high technical limit based on your browser's storage (usually 5-10 MB). For text-based tasks, you could have thousands. In practice, if your list gets so long you can't see it all, it's probably time to clean out old, completed items.
Can I reorder tasks or create sections?
Not currently. Tasks are listed in the order you add them, with new ones at the top. You can use the Priority (High/Medium/Low) and Category tags to visually group them. For complex sorting and sections, a more advanced app would be better.
How do I back up my list or start over?
To back up, you could take a screenshot. To start over, you can manually delete each task, or you can clear your browser's data for this specific site (in your browser settings). There's no explicit "reset" button because the tool is designed to be persistent.