Zapier projects discontinuation guide
Zapier has discontinued the Projects feature, which previously helped group related Zaps under a single label. This guide explains what happened, how it affects your existing workflows, and what you can do to stay organized as Projects are removed from your account.
What changed in Zapier Projects
Projects in Zapier were a way to organize and visually group Zaps by initiative, client, or team. With the discontinuation of Projects, this organizational layer is no longer available for new or existing workspaces.
The change affects how you navigate, locate, and manage your Zaps, but it does not stop your automations from running. Understanding the scope of the change will help you avoid confusion when managing your automations.
Key points about Zapier Projects removal
- Projects are no longer available as a feature in the Zapier interface.
- Existing Zaps continue to run as normal, regardless of previous project assignments.
- The structure you used to see around Projects is removed from the navigation and Zap management views.
- Your account settings, billing, and user access are not changed by this update.
How Zapier Projects discontinuation affects your account
When Projects were removed from Zapier, only the visual and organizational grouping was affected. The underlying automations you created are still present and active in your account.
Zap status and behavior after Projects ended
Here is what you can expect from your Zaps after the removal of Projects in Zapier:
- Zaps continue to run: Any Zap that was turned on remains active and continues to process triggers and actions.
- No loss of configuration: Your triggers, actions, filters, and paths remain exactly as configured before Projects were discontinued.
- Task history stays available: You can still review task history for each Zap through the normal Zapier history view.
What you will no longer see in Zapier
Because Projects have been discontinued, some elements are no longer visible in your Zapier dashboard:
- No dedicated Projects tab or Projects sidebar section.
- No option to create a new Project or assign a Zap to a Project.
- No Project-based filtering or grouping controls.
The primary change for users is how Zaps are organized on screen rather than how they operate in Zapier behind the scenes.
How to manage Zaps without Zapier Projects
Although Projects are no longer available, you can still keep your account organized in Zapier using naming conventions, folders (if available on your plan), and consistent documentation.
Step-by-step: Rename Zaps for clarity in Zapier
Use clear, descriptive names so your workflows remain easy to find in Zapier without Projects.
- Sign in to your Zapier account.
- Open the Zaps page from your main navigation.
- Locate a Zap that previously lived in a Project or needs clearer naming.
- Click the Zap name to open its editor.
- Click the existing name at the top of the editor.
- Rename the Zap to include clear context, such as:
- Client name
- Department or team
- Business function (for example, “Leads”, “Billing”, or “Support”)
- Click outside the field or confirm the change to save.
Repeat this process for other Zaps that used to be organized under Projects in Zapier so they remain easy to identify.
Use folders or filters in Zapier (if available)
Depending on your current plan and the features available in your Zapier workspace, you may be able to use folders or built-in filtering options in place of Projects.
To stay organized without Projects in Zapier:
- Create folders or use existing groups to cluster similar Zaps.
- Filter by app or owner to quickly find related workflows.
- Use tags or consistent naming patterns (for example, prefixes like “MKT -“, “FIN -“, or “HR -“).
Best practices to replace Zapier Projects
Because Projects are no longer a part of Zapier, consider adopting a simple structure for naming and documenting your automations. This will help your team quickly understand what each Zap does and how it fits into your broader processes.
Suggested naming structure for Zapier workflows
Here is a simple pattern you can apply in Zapier now that Projects are discontinued:
- [Team or client] – [Process] – [App 1 → App 2]
Examples:
- Sales – New lead capture – Facebook Leads → CRM
- Support – Ticket alerts – Helpdesk → Slack
- Finance – Invoice sync – Billing app → Spreadsheet
Using a consistent format for each Zap name gives you many of the organizational benefits that Projects used to provide in Zapier.
Document your key Zaps outside Zapier
With Projects gone, documentation becomes more important. Maintain a simple log of your main automations, including:
- Zap name as shown in Zapier
- Purpose or business outcome
- Owner or responsible team
- Connected apps and data flow direction
- Any dependencies or important notes
This documentation can live in a spreadsheet, project management tool, or internal knowledge base, and it helps replace the at-a-glance context that Projects once offered in Zapier.
Troubleshooting and getting help for Zapier changes
If you are uncertain how the Projects discontinuation affects your specific setup in Zapier, or if you believe something is missing from your account, you can review the official announcement or contact support.
Check the official Zapier announcement
For the most accurate, up-to-date details about when and how Projects were discontinued in Zapier, review the official support article here: Zapier Projects are being discontinued.
Contact Zapier support
If you still have questions after reviewing the announcement, reach out to Zapier support through your account. Provide details such as:
- Which Zaps you are trying to locate or organize.
- Whether your issue is about visibility, access, or behavior.
- Any screenshots that show what you see now versus what you expected.
Additional automation and Zapier resources
As you adjust to working without Projects in Zapier, you may find it helpful to review broader automation and process design best practices. These can help your team simplify workflows, reduce manual work, and keep a scalable structure across your tools.
For strategic guidance on automation structure, documentation, and process optimization that complements what you build in Zapier, you can explore resources from consulting providers such as Consultevo.
By renaming your Zaps, using available organizational features, and maintaining clear documentation, you can continue to manage your automations effectively in Zapier even after Projects have been fully discontinued.
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