Use date fields in ClickUp Dashboard cards

In ClickUp you can use date fields on Dashboard cards to filter, group, and track work over time so your reports clearly reflect what matters most to your team.

This how-to guide explains which cards support date fields, how dates are interpreted, and how to set them up so your data stays accurate and easy to understand.

Understand date types in ClickUp Dashboards

Before configuring cards, it is important to know what kind of date data ClickUp can display and how it behaves inside Dashboards.

Core date fields from ClickUp tasks

Standard task-based date fields are available on many Dashboard cards. These typically include:

• Start date: When work on a task is planned to begin.
• Due date: When a task is expected to be completed.
• Done date: When a task is actually marked complete.
• Created date: When a task is first created.
• Last updated: When a task is most recently edited.

These fields come from your workspace items and display consistently across compatible cards in ClickUp.

Date Custom Fields in ClickUp

You can also use Date Custom Fields to track unique time data that is specific to your workflows. For example:

• Client kickoff date.
• Content publish date.
• Contract renewal date.
• QA review deadline.

Once Date Custom Fields are added to tasks, many Dashboard cards in ClickUp can reference them for filtering or grouping.

Cards that support date fields in ClickUp

Not every Dashboard card type uses dates in the same way. Some cards let you group by a date, while others only allow filtering.

ClickUp cards that support date dynamic groupings

Certain card types can group data dynamically by time periods, such as day, week, or month. On these cards, date fields are used to organize information into time-based buckets.

Typically, compatible card types include reporting and chart-focused cards, such as:

• Task-based reports that show trends over time.
• Charts that break down tasks by date ranges.
• Widgets that summarize completion over a specific time frame.

On these cards, you can often select which date field acts as the grouping basis, such as due date or created date.

ClickUp cards that support date filters only

Other Dashboard cards support date fields strictly for filtering. In those cases, you cannot group by date, but you can show only items that fall in a chosen date range.

Common options include:

• Filtering tasks by a due date range.
• Filtering items by a Date Custom Field window.
• Limiting data to items updated in the last number of days.

These filters help you focus on recent, upcoming, or specific time-bound work in ClickUp without changing how data is grouped.

How ClickUp interprets date selections

When you choose a date field on a Dashboard card, ClickUp interprets those selections in specific ways depending on filters, grouping, and timeframes.

Date-based grouping behavior in ClickUp

If a card supports grouping by date, you will see options such as:

• Daily: Groups items by calendar day.
• Weekly: Groups items into weekly periods.
• Monthly: Groups items by calendar month.
• Quarterly or yearly (where available): Rolls up data to higher-level time spans.

For each grouping level, ClickUp calculates which bucket a task belongs to based on the chosen date field (for example, due date) and then organizes the visual accordingly.

Date filtering and ranges in ClickUp

Date filters narrow the dataset that appears on your card. Common preset ranges include:

• Today or yesterday.
• This week or last week.
• This month or last month.
• Next 7, 14, or 30 days.
• A custom date range you set.

When you select a date field and a range, ClickUp only includes items whose value for that field falls within the period you specify.

Configure date fields on a ClickUp Dashboard card

Follow these steps to configure date fields on a typical card inside a Dashboard.

1. Open your ClickUp Dashboard

1. Go to the Sidebar and open the Dashboards section.
2. Select the Dashboard where you want to configure date fields.

2. Add or edit a ClickUp Dashboard card

1. Click + Add card to create a new card, or hover over an existing card and choose Edit.
2. Select a card type that supports the date functionality you need, such as a reporting or chart widget.

3. Choose the data source and date field

1. Select the List, Folder, Space, or Everything level you want the card to report on.
2. In the card configuration panel, locate the section where you can choose a date field. This may be labeled differently per card type, but generally includes fields like Due date, Start date, Created date, or Date Custom Fields.
3. Pick the date field that best represents the time dimension you want to analyze.

4. Set filters and grouping by date in ClickUp

1. If the card supports grouping by date, select the time grouping option (for example, by week or month).
2. Adjust additional filters to refine which tasks are included. This can involve:

• Including only tasks whose date is within a certain range.
• Excluding tasks without a date set.
• Combining date filters with status or assignee filters.

3. Preview the card to ensure the time-based grouping or filtering looks correct.

5. Save and review your ClickUp card

1. Click Save or Add card when the configuration is complete.
2. Review how the card displays over different timeframes. Adjust the date field or range if the results are not aligned with what you expect.

Tips for effective date reporting in ClickUp

Using date fields correctly across your workspace helps Dashboards stay consistent and reliable.

Use consistent date conventions in ClickUp

• Clearly define which field represents planning (Start date, Due date) and which represents completion (Done date).
• Limit the number of Date Custom Fields to only those truly needed so your filters and cards remain easy to manage.
• Train your team to always set the required dates on tasks so Dashboard cards are complete.

Align ClickUp date fields with business goals

• If your focus is on delivery predictability, group by Due date and compare to Done date.
• If your focus is on pipeline health, filter by Created date and group by week or month.
• If you track milestones, use Date Custom Fields for those specific events and surface them in targeted cards.

Learn more about ClickUp date field behavior

For full technical details and the latest updates about which Dashboard cards support specific date behaviors, review the official documentation on the ClickUp Help Center: Use date fields in Dashboard cards.

If you need expert help designing reporting structures, automation, and Dashboard strategies, you can also consult a specialist team at Consultevo for implementation guidance.

By understanding how date fields function and configuring each Dashboard card carefully, you can turn time-based data in ClickUp into accurate, actionable insights for every level of your organization.

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