Tasks for Canvas™

A better to-do list sidebar for Canvas. The Tasks browser extension for Canvas™ updates the Canvas dashboard sidebar to show all of your weekly assignments and track your progress throughout the week.

Tasks for Canvas™ - Your Ultimate Assignment Tracker

"Tasks for Canvas™" is a powerful browser extension that improves the Canvas LMS experience by providing a to-do list sidebar, showing all your weekly assignments and tracking your progress with a colorful chart. It features customizable task items, assignment filtering by course, and the ability to view past and future assignments. Designed to enhance organization and motivation, this extension integrates seamlessly with Canvas, making it easier than ever to stay on top of your coursework.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 8,854
92
Rating: 5.00
(15)
1 new ratings
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-08)
Version code: 5906224
Creation date: 2021-09-04
Weekly download count: 318
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 177.22K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Highly configurable and customizable interface
  • Seamless integration with Canvas
  • Improved task management compared to the default interface
  • Helpful for students, especially those with learning differences like ADHD
  • Proven motivation boost for completing assignments
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Integration with Canvas
    • Customization options
    • Effectiveness in task management
    • User satisfaction and high ratings
    User reviews
    by student-developer11111, 2025-03-08
    by 敬念法轮大法好远离瘟疫, 2025-02-14
    Very well designed customization gui. Great extension.
    by Firefox user 17234190, 2025-01-17
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    Tasks for Canvas™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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    We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Tasks for Canvas™. Use it at your own risk.

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    • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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