How-ToAug 14, 20267 min read

How to Create a Dashboard in ClickUp (2026 Guide)

ClickUp dashboards let you pull data from across your workspace into a single view. Unlike Jira, which requires JQL for filter-based gadgets, ClickUp uses a widget-based builder with point-and-click configuration.

This guide covers how to build dashboards in ClickUp for sprint tracking, portfolio visibility, and team workload management.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Create a new dashboard

Navigate to Dashboards in the sidebar and click "+". Name your dashboard and choose a starting layout. ClickUp offers pre-built templates (Sprint, Portfolio, Team) or you can start blank. For most PMs, start with the Sprint template and customize from there.

Step 2: Add sprint tracking widgets

Add these widgets: Sprint Velocity (bar chart of points completed per sprint), Burndown Chart (daily progress against sprint scope), Status Distribution (pie chart showing task status breakdown), and a Task List filtered to blocked items. This gives you a complete sprint health picture.

Step 3: Add workload tracking

Use the Workload widget to see how tasks are distributed across team members. Configure it to show story points by assignee. This helps identify overloaded and underutilized team members during standup or planning sessions.

Step 4: Build a portfolio dashboard

Create a separate dashboard for portfolio-level tracking. Add widgets: Progress by Space/Project (battery widgets), Due Date tracking (calendar widget), and a Table widget showing all projects with their status, owner, and completion percentage. Share this with leadership.

Step 5: Add custom charts

Use the Custom Chart widget to build metrics that are not covered by built-in widgets. Common custom charts: bugs created vs resolved per week, feature delivery velocity, and time-in-status analysis. Configure the data source, grouping, and chart type.

Step 6: Share and embed dashboards

Click the Share button to generate a shareable link or embed code. Set permissions to "View only" for stakeholders who should not edit. Use the embed option to display dashboards in Notion, Confluence, or your internal portal.

Common mistakes

Dashboards without a clear audience

A dashboard that tries to serve engineers, PMs, and executives simultaneously serves no one well. Create separate dashboards for each audience with the metrics they care about.

Using too many data sources

Pulling data from every Space and Folder into one dashboard creates noise. Scope each dashboard to the relevant project or team. Cross-cutting dashboards should only show rolled-up metrics.

Not refreshing widgets

Some ClickUp widgets require manual refresh to show current data. Set auto-refresh on time-sensitive widgets (burndown, workload) and check that your dashboard reflects real-time data before sharing.

Tips

  • Use the "Text" widget to add context and instructions to your dashboard
  • Create a "Daily View" dashboard with just 3-4 widgets for your morning check-in
  • Use ClickUp's Reporting feature alongside dashboards for deeper analysis

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ClickUp dashboards track execution. Vantage provides the product intelligence layer: cross-project conflict detection, PRD-to-ticket traceability, and AI-powered queries about your product portfolio. Together, they give you both the "what is happening" and the "why it matters."

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