Title: MagicChecklists Author: chrispump Published: May 22, 2026 Last modified: May 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/magicchecklists/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3543694) ![](https://ps.w.org/magicchecklists/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3543694) # MagicChecklists By [chrispump](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chrispump/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/magicchecklists.2.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magicchecklists/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magicchecklists/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magicchecklists/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magicchecklists/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/magicchecklists/) ## Description MagicChecklists lets you create custom checklists that can be accessed from anywhere on your WordPress site. Use them for onboarding, task management, content publishing workflows and more. **Core Features:** * **Classic Checklists** – Create checklists with drag-and-drop item ordering, priorities, deadlines and multi-level nesting * **Publisher Checklists** – Enforce publishing requirements for selected post types * **Kanban Board** – Visualize and manage checklist tasks with drag-and-drop columns, user assignment and due dates * **Guided Tours** – Build interactive step-by-step tours to guide users through your WordPress site (frontend and backend) * **Shortcode Support** – Embed checklists anywhere using shortcodes, with both list and kanban display modes * **Floating Buttons** – Trigger checklists via floating buttons, keyboard shortcuts or both * **Granular Access Control** – Set permissions per user role, individual user or public access * **Analytics Dashboard** – Track checklist completion rates, user engagement and performance metrics * **API & Webhooks** – REST API endpoints and webhook integrations with Slack, Discord and custom endpoints * **Import / Export** – Export checklists to JSON, PDF or TXT and import them across sites * **Dashboard Widget** – Display checklist status directly on the WordPress dashboard * **Dark Mode** – Full dark mode support throughout the admin interface * **Internationalization** – Fully translatable with German and French translations included ### External Services This plugin allows users to configure webhook integrations with the following third- party services: #### Slack When configured by the site administrator, checklist events (item checked, deadline approaching, etc.) can send notifications to a Slack channel via incoming webhooks. The webhook URL is provided by the user and data is only sent when webhook notifications are enabled. * Data sent: checklist name, item text, event type, timestamp * [Slack Terms of Service](https://slack.com/terms-of-service)* [Slack Privacy Policy](https://slack.com/privacy-policy) #### Discord When configured by the site administrator, checklist events can send notifications to a Discord channel via webhooks. The webhook URL is provided by the user and data is only sent when webhook notifications are enabled. * Data sent: checklist name, item text, event type, timestamp * [Discord Terms of Service](https://discord.com/terms)* [Discord Privacy Policy](https://discord.com/privacy) No data is sent to any external service unless the site administrator explicitly configures and enables webhook integrations. ### Source Code The compiled JavaScript files in the `dist/` directory are built from the source files in the `src/` directory using Vite. The full source code is available at: [https://github.com/Kasoria/magicchecklists](https://github.com/Kasoria/magicchecklists) To build from source: 1. Clone the repository 2. Run `npm install` to install dependencies 3. Run `npm run build` to compile the production assets ## Installation 1. Upload the `magicchecklists` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress 3. Navigate to MagicPlugins > MagicChecklists to create your first checklist ## FAQ ### Can I use checklists on the frontend? Yes! Enable shortcode support on any checklist and embed it on any page or post. You can also enable public access so logged-out visitors can interact with checklists. ### Does it work with page builders? Yes. MagicChecklists is compatible with major page builders including Bricks, Elementor and any builder that supports shortcodes. You can optionally disable floating buttons when inside page builders. ### Can multiple users work on the same checklist? Yes. The plugin includes a locking mechanism so only one user can edit a checklist at a time, ensuring data consistency. Users can have different permission levels( view, check items, edit, etc.). ### Is there an API? Yes. MagicChecklists provides REST API endpoints (v1 and v2) for managing checklists programmatically. Webhook integrations with Slack, Discord and custom endpoints are also available. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “MagicChecklists” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ chrispump ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chrispump/) [Translate “MagicChecklists” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/magicchecklists) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/magicchecklists/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/magicchecklists/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/magicchecklists/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/magicchecklists/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.3 * Open source release – removed licensing requirement, all features now available out of the box * Removed MagicDash connection dependency * Removed custom update checker (now distributed via WordPress.org) #### 2.2.1 * Improved: Priority and item deadline now visible on kanban view * Fixed: Item deadlines now render correctly on the edit checklist view #### 2.2.0.1 * Hotfix: Fixed tutorial checklist – checking items works as expected * Hotfix: Load everywhere now correctly set as default #### 2.2 * New: Feature-Board mode on Kanban view with upvoting and commenting * New: Column sync on Kanban board – items move automatically based on state * New: Comment items on drawer * New: Tutorial checklist on new installs * Improved: Automatic language detection from WordPress settings * Improved: More granular access controls with multiple rules per permission * Fixed: Several Kanban view data sync issues #### 2.1.2.2 * Improved: Shortcode checklist view alignment and mobile responsiveness * Hotfix: Checklist cloning now properly clones all settings #### 2.1.2.1 * Improved: Shortcode checklists with proper UI modals and better item rendering * Hotfix: Fixed checklist view mode on shortcode #### 2.1.2 * New: Kanban view on the frontend via shortcodes * Improved: Item rendering consistency on kanban * Fixed: Disable floating UI inside page builders option #### 2.1.1 * Improved: More consistent content saving across drawer interactions * Improved: Loading indicator when saving checklists * Improved: Tour connection checking mechanism #### 2.1.0 * New: Kanban board view with drag-and-drop columns, user assignment and due dates * New: Full i18n internationalization with German and French translations * Improved: New save button on checklist creation #### 2.0.6 * Fixed: Item deadline modal z-index issue #### 2.0.5 * Fixed: Shortcut availability check validation * Hotfix: Checklist drawer trigger method fix #### 2.0.4 * Hotfix: Floating buttons on mobile now properly draggable and clickable #### 2.0.3 * Hotfix: License activation bug and small UI improvements #### 2.0.2 * Hotfix: Fixed asset loading issue #### 2.0 * New: Completely redesigned interface and codebase * New: Tour Creator for interactive step-by-step onboarding * New: Publisher Checklists for enforcing publishing requirements * New: Dashboard widget * New: Item locking mechanism with private items * New: Checklist Analytics * Improved: Optimized codebase for faster performance * Improved: Drawer UX improvements * Improved: Floating buttons auto-group * Improved: Frontend shortcode editing #### 1.3.5 * New: Multi-level list items with hierarchical nesting * Improved: API endpoints updated with v2 for easier handling * Improved: Enhanced API key security #### 1.3.4 * New: Show checklist description in the drawer * New: MainWP integration for central dashboard management #### 1.3.3 * New: List item counters (total, checked, percentage) * Improved: Visual validation feedback on forms #### 1.3.2 * New: Custom drawer appearance with full styling options * New: Deadlines on individual list items * New: In-progress status for list items #### 1.3.1 * New: Images inside list items * New: Export checklists to TXT, PDF and JSON * Improved: JSON import/export for full checklist migration * Improved: Menu item position setting * Improved: Disable floating buttons in page builders #### 1.3 * New: REST API and webhook integrations * New: Slack and Discord notifications * New: Shortcode support for embedding checklists * New: Automatic checklist reset scheduling * New: Checklist conditions (where to load) * New: Toggle through checklists in the drawer * New: Tags and colors for organization * New: Uninstaller for clean removal * Improved: Removed active checklist limit #### 1.2 * New: Granular access control system * New: Locking mechanism for concurrent editing * Improved: Streamlined multi-step creation form #### 1.1.2 * New: Clickable links and URL auto-conversion in list items * New: Rate limiting for public checklists #### 1.1.1 * New: Public access with floating buttons * New: Floating button trigger option * Fixed: Bricks Builder loading issue #### 1.1.0 * New: Priority selector on checklist and item level * Improved: Modular codebase restructure #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **2.3** * Last updated **23 hours ago** * Active installations **40+** * WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [checklist](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/checklist/)[kanban](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/kanban/) [onboarding](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/onboarding/)[task](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/task/) [tour](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/tour/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magicchecklists/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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