Structured project management in WordPress
Project Manager Pro extends the Project Manager plugin for teams, agencies, enterprises, and freelancers that need a more complete workflow inside WordPress. It combines frontend project access with visual planning, task timing, and billing tools, so selected users can work with projects and tasks without requiring backend access.
The plugin supports everyday task organization as well as longer project planning. Teams can assign work, set deadlines, follow progress, and coordinate around milestones. Administrators can see all projects, while other users access projects and tasks assigned to them according to their roles and permissions. This makes the setup suitable for internal teams, distributed work, client portals, and service-based projects.
Frontend access and collaboration
Frontend project management lets users view and manage projects directly from the website. This is useful for client dashboards, team portals, and workflows where participants should not need to work in the WordPress backend. Access can be organized around project assignments and user permissions.
- Frontend project management: Let users work with projects and tasks from the website.
- Role-based visibility: Administrators can view all projects, while other users see assigned projects and tasks according to permissions.
- Task organization: Assign work, set deadlines, monitor progress, and keep project activity in one place.
- Project reports: Review project reports, task reports, and user activity reports.
Visual planning with Kanban and Gantt
The customizable Kanban board provides a visual workflow for task status. Default columns include Open, In Progress, Done, and Overdue. You can create unlimited Kanban boards, sort tasks by status, move tasks between columns with drag and drop, and add new tasks while working on the board. This is helpful for agile workflows, recurring work, and teams that need a quick view of current assignments.
The interactive Gantt chart supports timeline planning. Adjust task start and end dates, map task dependencies, and view subtasks in relation to the wider project. Shared Gantt charts can help remote teams stay aligned, while the visual timeline supports milestone tracking and longer delivery schedules.
Time tracking and billing
The time tracker allows users to start, stop, or pause a timer on a task. Recorded time can be reviewed as total time spent per project, supporting productivity tracking, client billing, and performance monitoring. This is particularly useful for hourly teams and service work where project effort needs to be documented.
Project Manager Pro can auto-generate professional invoices from tracked time and project details. Invoices can be marked as paid, creating a connected workflow from task activity to billing administration.
Installation and setup
Install Project Manager Pro as a WordPress plugin, then configure projects, users, roles, and permissions for the intended workflow. Create or organize projects, assign tasks, and decide which participants need frontend access. For visual planning, create Kanban boards and add the relevant tasks. For scheduled work, enter dates and dependencies in the Gantt chart.
When billing is part of the process, enable task timing, record project hours, and use the resulting project details for invoice generation. Review project, task, and user activity reports regularly to monitor progress and team performance.
