Description
Stay organized and boost your productivity with Simple To-Do List, a powerful yet easy-to-use task manager designed for Chrome users who value simplicity and privacy.
Unlike other to-do list apps that require accounts, sync subscriptions, or cloud storage, Simple To-Do List works completely offline and stores everything locally on your device. No sign-ups, no data collection, no tracking – just pure productivity.
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✨ KEY FEATURES
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🎯 PRIORITY LEVELS
Set tasks as High, Medium, or Low priority with color-coded visual badges. Never lose sight of what's urgent with red priority tags for high-priority tasks, orange for medium, and blue for low-priority items.
📅 DUE DATES & DEADLINES
Add due dates to any task and get automatic overdue detection. Tasks past their deadline are highlighted in red, so you never miss an important commitment.
🏷️ TASK CATEGORIES
Organize your work with 5 built-in categories:
• General - Default tasks and miscellaneous items
• Work - Professional projects and business tasks
• Personal - Life admin, errands, and personal goals
• Shopping - Items to buy and shopping lists
• Other - Everything else
📝 TASK NOTES & DESCRIPTIONS
Add detailed notes to any task (up to 500 characters). Perfect for including instructions, links, context, or reminders about why the task matters.
🔄 DRAG & DROP REORDERING
Grab the handle (☰) and reorder tasks based on your priorities. Organize tasks exactly the way you want them, and changes save automatically.
✏️ EDIT TASKS COMPLETELY
Made a mistake or need to update a task? Click "Edit" to open a full-featured modal editor where you can modify:
• Task title
• Task notes/description
• Priority level
• Due date
• Category
🔍 SMART SEARCH & FILTERS
Find tasks instantly with the built-in search bar. Search across task titles, notes, and categories. Combine search with filter buttons (All, Active, Completed, High Priority) for powerful task management.
🌙 DARK MODE
Toggle between light and dark themes with one click. Your preference is saved automatically. Dark mode is easy on the eyes and perfect for night-time productivity.
📥 EXPORT YOUR TASKS
Download all your tasks as a JSON file for backup or data migration. Export includes all task properties: text, notes, priorities, dates, and categories.
📊 ENHANCED STATISTICS
Track your progress with real-time stats showing:
• Number of active tasks
• Number of completed tasks
• Clear visual separation for better insights
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🚀 WHY CHOOSE SIMPLE TO-DO LIST?
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✅ NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED
Start using the extension immediately. No registration, no login, no personal information needed.
✅ 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE
All your tasks are stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API. No cloud sync, no servers, no data collection. Your tasks stay on your device.
✅ COMPLETELY FREE
All features are included at no cost. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no locked features.
✅ POPUP DESIGN
Access your tasks with one click on the extension icon. Doesn't replace your new tab page or interfere with your browsing.
✅ LIGHTWEIGHT & FAST
The extension is optimized for performance. It loads instantly and uses minimal system resources.
✅ CLEAN, INTUITIVE INTERFACE
Beautiful design with simple controls. No learning curve, no complex menus – just straightforward task management.
✅ BETTER THAN COMPETITORS
Unlike Todoist (requires account), Microsoft To Do (needs Microsoft account), or Google Tasks (requires Google sign-in), Simple To-Do List works instantly with no barriers.
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📖 HOW TO USE
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ADDING TASKS:
1. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
2. Type your task in the input field
3. Select priority level (Low, Medium, or High)
4. Optionally set a due date
5. Choose a category
6. Click "Add Task" or press Enter
MANAGING TASKS:
• Check the box to mark tasks as complete
• Click "Edit" to modify any task property
• Click "Delete" to remove tasks
• Drag the ☰ handle to reorder tasks
• Use search bar to find specific tasks
• Click filter buttons to view different task groups
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• Toggle dark mode with 🌙 icon
• Export tasks with 📥 icon
• Clear all completed tasks with "Clear Completed" button
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🎯 PERFECT FOR
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✓ Students managing assignments and deadlines
✓ Professionals organizing work projects
✓ Freelancers tracking client tasks
✓ Anyone who wants a simple, distraction-free to-do list
✓ Privacy-conscious users who prefer local storage
✓ People tired of complex task managers with too many features
✓ Users who want instant access without accounts or subscriptions
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🛡️ PRIVACY & SECURITY
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Your privacy matters. Simple To-Do List:
• Stores all data locally on your device
• Never sends data to external servers
• Doesn't require internet connection
• Doesn't track your activity
• Doesn't collect personal information
• Doesn't use analytics or cookies
• Only requests "storage" permission (required for saving tasks)
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💪 COMPARE TO ALTERNATIVES
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Simple To-Do List vs. Todoist:
✓ No account required (Todoist requires sign-up)
✓ 100% free (Todoist has paid tiers)
✓ Completely offline (Todoist needs internet)
✓ Instant access (Todoist has loading time)
Simple To-Do List vs. Microsoft To Do:
✓ No Microsoft account needed
✓ Works on all Chromium browsers
✓ Simpler interface
✓ Faster and more lightweight
Simple To-Do List vs. Google Tasks:
✓ No Google sign-in required
✓ Better features (categories, priority levels, notes)
✓ Drag-and-drop reordering
✓ Dark mode included
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🌟 USER TESTIMONIALS
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"Finally, a to-do list that doesn't require creating yet another account. Simple and effective!" - Chrome User
"Love the dark mode and priority tags. Exactly what I needed without the bloat of other apps." - Chrome User
"The fact that it works completely offline is a game-changer for me. No privacy concerns." - Chrome User
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📞 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
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Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!
Visit: www.forewrite.com
If you enjoy using Simple To-Do List, please leave a review and rating. Your feedback helps us improve and helps other users discover the extension.
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📦 TECHNICAL DETAILS
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• Version: 2.0.0
• Size: ~23 KB (extremely lightweight)
• Permissions: Storage only (required for saving tasks)
• Compatible with: Chrome, Edge, Brave, and all Chromium browsers
• No remote code execution
• Open-source friendly design
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| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Size | 23.42KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 27, 2026 |
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