Momentum vs Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace
Momentum and Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace both compete in the same corner of the Chrome Web Store (todo), but they are built for different users. Momentum has roughly 2M users and a 4.5-star average; Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace sits at about 1M users with 4.6 stars. On pricing, Momentum is freemium while Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace is free.
Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace
4.6A better to-do list sidebar for Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L Brightspace.
Side-by-side comparison
| Momentum | Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Reviews | 13,700 | 700 |
| Users | ~2M+ | ~1M+ |
| Pricing | Freemium · From $3.33/mo | Free |
| Category | Productivity | Education |
| Developer | Momentum Dash | BetterCampus |
| Last updated | 2026-05-19 | 2026-09-01 |
| Best for | People who want their new tab to prompt intention rather than open another feed. | A better to-do list sidebar for Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L Brightspace. |
Momentum features
- Daily focus prompt
- Integrated to-dos
- Weather and quotes
Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace features
- See the full Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace page for its store description.
Final recommendation
Momentum wins on adoption, but Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace scores higher with reviewers — start there if ratings matter more.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Momentum and Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace at the same time?
Yes, Chrome runs them independently. Keep both only if they do different jobs; if they overlap, pick one, because each active extension adds memory use, page scripts and another set of permissions.
Where do the ratings and install numbers come from?
From each extension's public Chrome Web Store listing. They can lag the live store slightly, and a dash means the figures have not been synced yet.
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