Checklist Progress Bar
approvedby Adam Tweedie
Display a progress bar for your checklist (todo) items. - This plugin has not been manually reviewed by Obsidian staff.
Checklist Progress Bar
Automatically display a live progress bar above any checklist block in your Obsidian notes.

How It Works
Place a > [!progress] callout directly above a checklist block. The plugin will automatically calculate how many items are checked and update the progress bar in real time as you tick things off.
> [!progress] ███████████░░░░░░░░░ 9/16 (56%)
- [x] Set up project repository
- [x] Define initial requirements
- [ ] Design system architecture
- [ ] Implement core data models
...
No configuration needed — just drop in the callout and start checking things off.
Usage
- Open any note with a checklist
- Add the following line directly above your list:
> [!progress]
- The progress bar updates automatically as you check and uncheck items
Note: The
> [!progress]line must appear directly before your checklist block. Items are counted from that line down to the next progress bar or end of file.
Features
- Live updates on every keystroke — no need to reload or save
- Supports nested checklist items at any indentation level
- Multiple progress bars per note, each tracking its own block
- Clean callout styling with both dark and light theme support
- Zero configuration required
Installation
Via Community Plugins (recommended)
- Open Obsidian and go to Settings → Community Plugins
- Search for Checklist Progress Bar
- Click Install, then Enable
Manual
- Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
- Copy
main.js,manifest.json, andstyles.cssinto your vault at:<vault>/.obsidian/plugins/checklist-progress-bar/ - Restart Obsidian and enable the plugin under Settings → Community Plugins
Compatibility
- Obsidian v1.0.0 and above
- Works in both Live Preview and Reading mode
Feedback & Contributions
Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue on GitHub. Pull requests are welcome.
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