A simple Gantt chart, free.
Type a task, its start date and how many working days it takes. The bars draw themselves, fill in as you go, and turn red when a task is late.
✓ 100% free ✓ Instant download ✓ Excel for Windows & Mac
| Task | Days | M | T | W | T | F | M | T | W | T | F | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 5 | Done | ||||||||||
| First draft | 6 | In progress | ||||||||||
| Get feedback | 3 | Not started |
Simple, and the chart draws itself
Bars that draw themselves
Type a start date and days. The bar appears on an 8-week timeline.
Progress
Type % done and the bar fills in. A status shows Done, In progress or Overdue.
Today line
A red line shows today, and weekends are shaded.
Yours in under a minute
Click “Download it free”
You’ll go to a secure download page. There’s nothing to pay.
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Open it in Excel
Type your tasks, start dates and days.
Free version or full version
The free chart is for simple plans. The full Gantt Chart Project Planner links tasks together, so the dates move when one slips.
| Free | Full version · $12.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bars that draw themselves | ✓ | ✓ |
| % done and status | ✓ | ✓ |
| Today line | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tasks | 20 | 40 |
| Tasks that follow each other (After #) | – | ✓ |
| Phases and milestones | – | ✓ |
| Owners and holidays | – | ✓ |
| Dashboard | – | ✓ |
Hi, I’m Lee
I run Sheet Leveller on YouTube, where I make quick, no-nonsense Excel tutorials. This free chart uses the WORKDAY and conditional formatting from my tutorials, ready to use today.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. You just enter your email address so the download link can be sent to you.
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Does it use macros?
No. It’s a normal .xlsx file, so there’s nothing to enable and no security warnings.
Which versions of Excel does it work with?
Microsoft 365, Excel 2010 or later on Windows, and Excel for Mac.
Plan your project today.
Download the free Simple Gantt Chart and see your plan on a timeline.
Download it freeWant tasks that move when one slips? See the full Gantt Chart Project Planner.