6 min readEnhance Microsoft Planner Task Management with Apps4.Pro 

Microsoft Planner is a great task management tool for teams using Microsoft 365-but when it comes to managing tasks at scale, handling multiple plans, and automating day-to-day operations, Planner’s native capabilities often fall short. 

That’s where Apps4.Pro Planner Manager comes in. 

Designed to supercharge Microsoft Planner, this productivity-boosting solution offers everything you need to manage, organize, and streamline your plans-all from a single, powerful interface. 

What Is Apps4.Pro Planner Manager? 

Apps4.Pro Planner Manager is a powerful browser extension that enhances Microsoft Planner with advanced task and project management features. Designed for Microsoft 365 users, it integrates directly into your browser -without requiring a separate desktop installation. 

Why Choose Apps4.Pro Planner Manager Over Native Microsoft Planner?

Here’s a quick comparison to show how Apps4.Pro Planner Manager adds more control, flexibility, and productivity to your Microsoft Planner experience.

Key Feature	Microsoft Planner	Apps4.Pro Planner Manager
Multiple Plans in Unified Dashboard
Bulk Task Updates
Recurring Tasks & Plan Templates
Advanced Filters & Custom Fields
Move/Copy Tasks Between Plans
Custom Reports & Smart Export
Add Bulk Membership

Security and Compatibility You Can Trust 

Built with Microsoft Graph API, Planner Manager runs completely inside your Microsoft 365 tenant. There’s no third-party data handling-so your tasks, attachments, and users remain secure and compliant. 

What You Can Do with Apps4.Pro Planner Manager

Here’s how it transforms your Planner experience: 

Manage Multiple Plans in One View

Tired of switching between different plans? View all your Planner tasks across multiple plans in one unified dashboard. Focus only on the plans that matter by selecting specific ones you want to work with. 

Create, Rename & Organize Plans 

No need to jump into Microsoft Planner to make structural changes. You can create new plans, rename existing ones, and fully organize your plans-all from within the app. Additionally, you can create new buckets within a plan directly from the app to further structure your workflows. 

Add, Edit, and Update Tasks in Real Time

Create, modify, or update tasks directly from Apps4.Pro Planner Manager. All changes are instantly synced back to Microsoft Planner, ensuring your plans stay up to date across both platforms. 

Add or Remove Group Members 

Easily add or remove users from Microsoft 365 Groups linked to your plans-no need to switch between admin portals. 
Add members to multiple plans at once or copy members from one group to another to quickly build new project teams. 

Move or Copy Tasks Between Buckets and Plans 

Whether you’re reorganizing a project or duplicating workflows, you can copy or move tasks between buckets within the same plan or across different plans with just a few clicks

Add Task Details with Ease 

Enrich tasks by directly adding checklists, attachments, and comments from the app interface- no need to open each task manually in Planner. 

Create and Use Custom Fields

Go beyond default fields by creating your own custom fields—like Priority, Client Name, Effort Estimate, etc. Filter, sort, and report tasks based on what matters most to your team. 

Delete Tasks Directly from the App 

Remove outdated or unnecessary tasks from plans easily and securely—directly from within Apps4.Pro Planner Manager. 

Add or Change Task Assignees Effortlessly

Add new assignees or update existing ones with just a few clicks—perfect for reassignments, workload balancing, or team changes. Easily allocate responsibilities as your project evolves. 

Syncs Automatically with Microsoft Planner

All changes made through Apps4.Pro Planner Manager are instantly reflected in your Microsoft Planner environment. No need to save manually-changes are secure, fast, and reliable.

Bulk Member Management via CSV

Need to add or update a large number of users? Simply upload a CSV file to bulk-manage plan members—saving time and eliminating manual errors. 

Smart Export and Easy Reuse of Task Data with Import

Export your plans to Excel by selecting only the columns you need—ideal for generating clean, customized reports. 
You can then reuse the exported file to import a new plan with the same task details-perfect for recurring projects or standardized workflows. 

Save and Reuse Custom Views as Reports

Easily save your current task view as a report, so you can revisit the exact layout, filters, and data at any time. Perfect for tracking progress, recurring reviews, or sharing consistent insights with your team. 

Scheduled Backups (OneDrive)

Schedule regular backups of all plans and tasks as Excel files to OneDrive, ensuring disaster recovery and version history. 

Power BI Live Dashboards

Integration with Power BI allows the creation of live, interactive dashboards for real-time reporting on Planner activity automatically kept up to date 

Reuse Custom Field  Across Plans

Users can now create essential custom fields in one plan and seamlessly duplicate them to multiple plans-saving time and enforcing consistency in large organizations