Think of Activity as your change log: who moved a task, changed a due date, updated a status, or marked it done. Chat is the conversation thread that lives inside each task, so decisions never get lost in DMs. Mentions make sure the right people are notified.
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✅ Who can use this feature?
Family: Admins and Members can see Activity, chat on tasks, and use mentions across Family boards. Learn about Family
Workspace: Admins and Members can see Activity, chat on tasks, and use mentions across Workspace boards. Learn about Workspace
Free & Premium (Personal Space): Not available. Activity, chat, and mentions are board collaboration features in shared Spaces.
External Viewers are read‑only and cannot see Activity or chat.
🖥️ Supported platforms
Board Activity: Web/Desktop only (export available on Web/Desktop).
Task Activity & Chat: Web/Desktop and Mobile (iOS & Android).
Best control on Web/Desktop.
📋 See board‑level Activity (Web/Desktop)
Board Activity is the project-wide change log. It shows updates across the entire board, such as status changes, due dates, assignees, new comments, and completed items:
Get instant context during standups and handoffs.
See what changed while you were away or on mobile.
Export a record for reviews or audits.
📂 Open Board Activity
Open a board on Web/Desktop.
Click the ⋯ menu next to the board title.
Click Board activity.
💾 Export Board Activity
From Board activity, click the Export icon in the top right.
Save the file to share or archive your change log.
✅ See task‑level Activity (Web/Desktop & Mobile)
Task Activity is the history of a single task. It captures who changed what and when, alongside the task’s chat thread:
Understand the latest status before you jump in.
See who updated due dates, assignees, or fields.
Keep decisions and files attached to the work.
💻 Web/Desktop
Open a task.
Click the Chat & Activity icon (💬), or open the ⋯ menu and choose Comment.
📱 iOS/Android
Open a task.
Tap the Chat & Activity icon (💬) or swipe right to open Activity.
💬 Chat on a task (Web/Desktop & Mobile)
Any.do offers Teams/Family members a focused conversation inside the task:
Keep context with the work instead of scattered DMs.
Share quick updates, files and decisions your teammates can reference later.
💻 Web/Desktop
Open a task, then the Chat & Activity icon (💬), or open ⋯ → Comment.
Type your message and send.
📱 iOS/Android
Open a task, then tap (💬) or swipe right.
Type your message and send.
🗣️ Mention teammates and notify them
Use mentions to make sure the right people see your message.
Type
@nameto notify a specific person.Type
@Everyoneto notify all board members.Type
@Assigneesto notify the people assigned to that task.
Tip: Pair your mention with a clear ask, for example: “@Leah please review copy by today.”
🔔 Notifications at a glance
When you mention someone (or use
@Everyone/@Assignees): they receive an in‑app notification and an email notification.Comments without a mention create an in‑app notification only.
You can always review changes in Task Activity or Board Activity to see updates like status changes, completions and due date edits.
Want updates where your team already works? Connect Slack or WhatsApp so mentions and task updates can reach you there too: Slack integration · WhatsApp integration
🔎 Best practices
Keep threads tight: One topic per comment helps teammates act quickly.
Summarize decisions: Add a short “Decision:” line so history stays useful.
Use mentions sparingly: Prefer
@Assigneesfor action,@Everyonefor announcements.Export when closing projects: Save Board Activity for audits and post‑mortems.
🙋 FAQs
👀 Who can see Activity and chat?
👀 Who can see Activity and chat?
Family and Workspace Admins and Members who are part of the board in which the activity occurs. Guests and External Viewers are read‑only and cannot view Activity or use chat.
📣 Where do notifications appear when I’m mentioned?
📣 Where do notifications appear when I’m mentioned?
You’ll get an in‑app notification and an email. If teammates comment without a mention, you’ll see an in‑app notification only. You can also receive updates via Slack or WhatsApp if connected. → Slack integration · WhatsApp integration
💾 Can I export task Activity?
💾 Can I export task Activity?
Task history is viewable in the Chat & Activity panel. Export applies to board‑level Activity on Web/Desktop.