Free Project Status Report Template
Keep stakeholders informed in one page. Overall status, a short summary, milestones, budget, risks and the decisions you need, in a format busy people can scan.
What's inside
- Project, manager, period and on-track / at-risk / off-track status
- Short executive summary
- Milestones table
- Budget, spent, forecast and variance
- Risks and issues, next steps and decisions needed
Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, and LibreOffice. No signup, no watermarks.
How to use this template
Send it on a regular rhythm, weekly or every two weeks, so updates become routine instead of alarming.
Lead with the overall status and a two-sentence summary; many readers stop there.
Be candid about risks. Flagging "at risk" early, with a plan, builds more trust than surprises later.
Pull budget numbers from our project budget template.
Frequently asked questions
Is this status report template really free?
Yes. Download it, use it as often as you like, and share it with your team. No account, no email, no watermark. The site is supported by advertising.
How often should I send status reports?
Weekly for fast-moving projects, every two weeks or monthly for longer ones.
What makes a good status report?
Short, consistent and honest, with clear asks.
Can I use it in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs, or open it in Apple Pages or LibreOffice Writer. The layout and tables carry over.