We release version updates on a regular basis to keep the Todoist apps working smoothly. These updates may include new product or security features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
Check your app version number
If you're not sure if you have the latest version, here's how to check the app version number:
Open Todoist in a browser and click your avatar at the top-left. The version number is listed at the bottom of the menu.
- Open Todoist for macOS.
- Click Todoist next to the Apple logo in the main menu.
- Select About Todoist.
Then, check the version currently loaded in Todoist for macOS.
Open the Todoist app and click your avatar at the top-left. A menu will appear and the version number is listed at the bottom.
Right-click the Todoist icon in the system tray. If you cannot find the Todoist icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the taskbar.
Then, check the version currently loaded in Todoist for Windows.
Open the Todoist Windows app and click your avatar at the top-left. A menu will appear and the version number is listed at the bottom.
Click the Todoist icon in the tray menu to check the app version number.
- Open Todoist for iOS.
- Tap Browse at the bottom-right.
- Tap the gear icon at the top-right.
- Select About. You'll see the version number at the top.
If you're not sure if you have the latest version:
- Open the App Store on your Apple device.
- Tap the search icon at the bottom-right.
- Search for Todoist for iOS.
If the button beside its name says "Open", you're on the latest version. If the button says "Update", you're still running the older version and you need to update the app.
- Open Todoist for Android.
- Tap Browse in the navigation bar.
- Tap the gear icon at the top-right.
- Tap About. You'll see the version number at the top-right.
If you're not sure if you have the latest version:
- Open the Play Store on your Android device.
- Tap Search at the bottom.
- Search for Todoist for Android.
If the button below its name says "Open", you're on the latest version. If the button says "Update", you're still running an older version and you need to update the app.
Update the Todoist web app
To update the Todoist web app:
- Log in to your account in a browser.
- Click your avatar in the top-left corner.
- Click the “New version available” notice, if there is one.
- Wait for the update to install and for Todoist to load.
Update the Todoist desktop and mobile apps
Updates to the Todoist desktop and mobile apps may include improvements to notifications, widgets, security, or features like the global Quick Add shortcut.
If you’ve downloaded Todoist for macOS from the website, updates are automatically downloaded in the background and installed when you quit the app. The app takes 10 or more seconds to install the update.
If you need to manually reinstall the desktop app:
- Quit the Todoist app (⌘Q or Command + Q).
- Drag the app from the Applications folder and to the Trash.
- Download the latest version.
- Reinstall the Todoist app.
- Log in to your Todoist account.
If you’ve downloaded Todoist for macOS from the Mac App Store, follow these steps to manually update the app.
If you’ve downloaded Todoist for Windows from the website, updates are automatically downloaded in the background and installed when you quit the app. The app takes 10 or more seconds to install the update.
If you need to manually reinstall the desktop app:
- Quit and uninstall the Todoist app.
- Press Windows + R.
- Enter the following:
%APPDATA%/Todoist - Delete the contents of the folder.
- Download and reinstall the app.
- Log in to your Todoist account.
Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and follow the steps to manually update Todoist to the latest version.
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and follow the steps to manually update Todoist to the latest version.
Get help
If you’re having trouble updating the Todoist web app, desktop apps, or mobile apps to the latest version, get in touch with us.