# Timer Addon, New Kanban, Bulk Due Dates
> Hi Taskaders π We've worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here's what's new: ## β‘οΈ Timer Addon Countdown timer ...
- Source: https://www.taskade.com/blog/timer-addon-new-kanban-bulk-due-dates
- Published: 2021-10-12
- Updated: 2026-04-06
- Author: John Xie
Hi TaskadersΒ π
We've worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here's what's new:
> **TL;DR:** October 2021 shipped the Pomodoro timer, the redesigned Kanban [Board view](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/board-view), and bulk due-date editing β primitives that now power [scheduled Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate), [recurring tasks](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/recurring-tasks), and multiple [project views](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/project-views) inside [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create).
> **Then β Now:** 2021's Kanban, timer, and bulk due dates evolved into today's [Board view](https://www.taskade.com/templates) plus [Automations with reliable scheduling](https://www.taskade.com/automate) and [Agents](https://www.taskade.com/agents) that monitor task deadlines for you.
## ****************β‘οΈ Timer Addon****************
Countdown timer is here!Β [Add a timer](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/task-addons)Β to urgent tasks and get work done.
## **β‘οΈ New Kanban Board View**
Our board view has improved drag-n-drop reorderingΒ andΒ [keyboard shortcuts](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/keyboard-shortcuts)!
## **************β‘οΈ Bulk Due Dates**************
Select multiple tasks andΒ [addΒ due dates](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/due-dates)Β in bulkΒ instantly!
## π Board / Kanban: 2021 H2 vs Today
| Board / Kanban | 2021 H2 | Today (2026) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board view | **First Kanban Board** shipped v4.1 (Sep 2021) | [Board view](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/board-view) plus multiple other views |
| Timer | Countdown timer add-on | Timer add-on + [Automation schedule triggers](https://www.taskade.com/learn/automation/schedule) |
| Bulk due dates | Multi-select Shift+Click | [Bulk assign](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/bulk-assign) + [recurring tasks](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/recurring-tasks) |
| File upload | Google Drive, Dropbox | [Google Drive](https://www.taskade.com/learn/connect/google-drive), [Dropbox](https://www.taskade.com/learn/connect/dropbox-integration) + [100+ integrations](https://www.taskade.com/integrations) |
```mermaid
flowchart LR
A[List
v1 2017]:::a --> B[Mind Map
2019]:::b --> C[Kanban Board
v4.1 Sep 2021]:::c --> D[Gantt
v5.15 Feb 2024]:::d --> E[Table
v5.157 Mar 2025]:::e
classDef a fill:#1e1e2e,color:#94a3b8,stroke:#475569
classDef b fill:#0d1b2a,color:#7dd3fc,stroke:#38bdf8,stroke-width:1.5px
classDef c fill:#2a1225,color:#ff8fa3,stroke:#ff2d60,stroke-width:2px
classDef d fill:#0d1a0e,color:#86efac,stroke:#22c55e,stroke-width:1.5px
classDef e fill:#1a0d24,color:#ce93d8,stroke:#6a1b9a,stroke-width:1.5px
```
### A Pomodoro inside a project β then and now
```text
2021 timer add-on 2026 scheduled Automation
ββββββββββββββββββββ βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β β± 25:00 start β β cron: every Mon 09:00 β
β task: Write blogβ β βββΆ create task β
ββββββββββββββββββββ β βββΆ assign agent β
β β βββΆ Slack notify team β
βΌ β βββΆ end after 8 weeks β
ding! done βββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
```
### Hub & spoke
- Hubs: [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) Β· [Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate) Β· [AI Agents](https://www.taskade.com/agents) Β· [Templates](https://www.taskade.com/templates) Β· [Community Gallery](https://www.taskade.com/apps)
- Spokes: [Learn β Pomodoro timer](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/task-addons) Β· [Learn β Board view](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/board-view) Β· [Learn β recurring tasks](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/recurring-tasks) Β· [Learn β schedule trigger](https://www.taskade.com/learn/automation/schedule) Β· [Learn β bulk assign](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/bulk-assign)
- Related: [Cloud upload + repeating tasks](https://www.taskade.com/blog/upload-from-google-drive-dropbox-instagram-custom-repeating-tasks) Β· [Repeat tasks + copy/paste](https://www.taskade.com/blog/repeat-tasks-end-date-copy-paste)
## ************π Other Improvements************
- Added new templates toΒ project creator
- Added autoscroll to the newΒ Board View
- Drag to reorder tasks improved for larger projects
- [Upload files](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/template-gallery)Β from Google Drive and Dropbox
- Various keyboard shortcut improvements
- Performance improvements
| Thanks again for supporting Taskade, and as always, donβt hesitate toΒ [reach out](https://www.taskade.com/contact)Β or visit ourΒ [help center](https://www.taskade.com/learn)Β if you need help. Weβre here for you! π β Team TaskadeΒ πΒ |
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## Frequently Asked Questions
### Does Taskade have a countdown timer for tasks?
Yes. Taskade's Timer Add-on lets you attach a countdown timer to any task for time-boxing work sessions. Set a custom duration, start the timer, and track time spent on individual tasks. It supports Pomodoro-style intervals and is ideal for maintaining focus during deep work.
### What is the Kanban Board View in Taskade?
The Board View organizes project tasks as cards in vertical columns, following the Kanban methodology. Drag and drop cards between columns to update task status, use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation, and collapse or expand columns to focus on specific workflow stages.
### Can I add due dates to multiple tasks at once in Taskade?
Yes. Select multiple tasks using Shift+Click or keyboard shortcuts, then add a due date to all selected items simultaneously. Bulk due date assignment saves time when planning sprints, scheduling weekly tasks, or setting deadlines for an entire project at once.
### Can I upload files from cloud storage in Taskade?
Yes. Taskade supports direct file uploads from Google Drive and Dropbox. Attach documents, images, and other files to tasks, comments, or chat messages without downloading them locally first β keeping your workflow streamlined and your files organized.