Track time against Trello cards without leaving the board.
A timer that lives on the Trello card itself — track time against the exact task your board already represents, without a separate app open alongside it.
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Why context-switching between tools kills tracking accuracy
Every time someone has to leave their project board to start a timer in a separate app, there’s a real chance they forget — or start the timer against the wrong task because they didn’t want to interrupt their flow to double check. Keeping the timer attached to the card itself removes that friction point entirely.
How the integration works
Card-level time tracking
Start and stop timers directly from within a Trello card.
Automatic card-to-task mapping
Trello cards map to StaffTiming tasks automatically, no manual setup per card.
Board-level reporting
See tracked time rolled up by Trello board or list.
Label-based categorization
Time tracking respects Trello labels for automatic categorization.
Multi-board support
Track across multiple Trello boards from one StaffTiming account.
Setting up the Trello integration
- Connect TrelloAuthorise StaffTiming for your Trello account. Board admins may need to enable it on each board.
- Choose your boardsAdd the boards where tracked work happens; several boards can connect to one StaffTiming account.
- Start timers from cardsOpen a card and start the timer — the card maps to a StaffTiming task automatically.
- Use labels for categoriesExisting Trello labels (for example “Bug”, “Client A”) categorise time automatically.
Getting the most from Trello time tracking
| Board type | What time data shows |
|---|---|
| Kanban delivery board | How long cards spend in progress, and actual effort per card |
| Client board | Billable hours per client, ready for invoicing |
| Content calendar | Real time per article, video or campaign asset |
| Support board | Time per request type, to spot what to automate |
Practical tips
- Track at card level and roll up by list or board rather than creating separate “time” cards.
- Agree which labels mean billable work.
- Archive finished cards — tracked history stays in StaffTiming reports.
- Compare tracked time with your estimates every few weeks to improve planning.
Agencies tracking client work on Trello should also see time tracking for agencies and how agencies can track time without slowing down creative work.
Common questions
Does this work with Trello’s free plan or only paid plans?
The integration works with standard Trello accounts; check current Trello plan restrictions on Power-Ups/integrations for any specific limitations.
Can I see tracked time directly on the Trello card?
Yes — tracked time displays on the card itself, not just in the StaffTiming dashboard.
What if I use both Trello and Asana for different teams?
Both integrations can be active simultaneously — different teams or projects can sync with whichever tool they use.
Can I track time on Trello cards on mobile?
Tracking runs through StaffTiming, which has apps for desktop, browser and mobile; cards map to tasks you can pick from any device.
Do labels have to be set up again in StaffTiming?
No. Existing Trello labels are used to categorise tracked time automatically.
Can managers see time per board?
Yes. Reports roll up tracked time by board and list as well as by person.
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