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Free To-Do List

A simple checklist that saves in your browser.

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What is the To-Do List?

A to-do list only works if it's frictionless to open and impossible to lose. Heavyweight task apps ask you to sign in, pick a project and sync an account before you can write down 'call the dentist'. This one skips all of that: type a task, press Enter, tick it off when it's done. Your list saves to your browser automatically, so it's waiting for you next time.

Nothing is uploaded — the list lives on your device.

Last updated: Aug 27, 2026

What does this tool do?

It's a simple checklist. You add tasks, check them off as you complete them, and clear out the finished ones when the list gets cluttered. A running count shows how many tasks are left, and everything persists in your browser between visits.

No accounts, no projects, no notifications — just a list that stays put.

Key features

Add in one keystroke

Type a task and press Enter.

Tick off tasks

Check the box the moment you're done.

Clear completed

Remove finished tasks in one click.

Saves automatically

Your list persists in this browser.

Private

Nothing leaves your device.

Example

Input
You add 'buy milk', 'email Sam' and 'book flights', then finish the first two.
Processing
You tick them off; the count updates and the list saves itself.
Output
One task remaining, still there when you reopen the page tomorrow.

Common use cases

  • Busy professionalsTrack the day's must-dos without an app.
  • StudentsKeep a homework and errand checklist.
  • ShoppersBuild a quick grocery or packing list.
  • Remote workersJot tasks between meetings.
  • ParentsManage a household to-do list.
  • AnyoneGet things out of your head and onto a list.

Benefits

  • Ready to use instantly — no sign-up.
  • Your list survives closing the tab.
  • Clearing completed tasks keeps it tidy.
  • Free and private.

Tips

  • Break big tasks into small, tickable steps so progress feels real.
  • Clear completed tasks at the end of the day to start fresh.
  • Bookmark the page so your list is one click away.
  • Keep it short — a focused list of a few tasks beats an overwhelming one.
  • The list is per-browser, so add it on the device you actually use for those tasks.

Common mistakes to avoid

Expecting the list on another device

Fix: It saves per-browser; the list lives only where you created it.

Overloading it with dozens of items

Fix: Keep it to what you'll actually do; long lists get ignored.

Clearing browser data without noting tasks

Fix: That erases the list — jot anything critical elsewhere first.

Using vague task names

Fix: Write an actionable verb ('email Sam') so you know exactly what to do.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add tasks

    Type and press Enter.

  2. 2

    Tick them off

    Tap the checkbox when done.

  3. 3

    Stay on track

    See how many are left.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — tasks save automatically to this browser and persist between visits. Clearing browser data will erase them.

No. The list stays in your browser and is never sent anywhere.

Yes — tasks save automatically to this browser and are still here when you return. Clearing your browser data will erase them.

No. The list stays in your browser and is never sent anywhere.

Only if you built it on that phone's browser — storage isn't shared across devices.

Yes, completely free with no account.

Conclusion

A to-do list with zero friction: type, press Enter, tick it off. It saves itself to your browser and shows what's left, so nothing slips — just remember the list lives on the device you made it on.

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