- Google Keep’s reminders are moving into Google Tasks: A new update is rolling out that automatically saves any reminder created in Google Keep as a task in the Google Tasks app. These tasks will also appear in your Google Calendar, and even Google’s AI assistant Gemini can access them via the Tasks integration [1].
- Long-awaited rollout (finally happening now): Google first announced plans to merge Keep reminders into Tasks back in April 2024. After a year-long wait, the feature is now being released to all users as of mid-October 2025 [2]. Google says the update began on October 13 and should reach everyone (personal Google accounts and Workspace users alike) within about two weeks [3] [4].
- One to-do list for everything: With this change, Google Tasks becomes the central hub for all your to-dos and reminders across Google’s ecosystem. Whether a task is created in Keep, Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Docs, or via Assistant/Gemini, it will now live in Google Tasks and stay synced across those apps [5]. Google touts Tasks as the “single solution for managing your to-dos across Workspace” going forward [6].
- Big productivity boost: Tech experts are applauding the integration as a game-changer for productivity. It eliminates the need to juggle separate reminder lists in Keep and Tasks. In fact, one tech writer called the change “a huge boon for anyone that uses both apps,” since you no longer have to swap back and forth between them to see all your tasks and notes [7].
- A few features are going away: As part of this update, Google removed Keep’s location-based reminders and the Keep app will no longer send reminder notifications. If you had a location-based note reminder, its location info will simply be added as text in the task description (Tasks itself doesn’t do location alerts) [8]. And to get timely alerts for your reminders now, you’ll need to rely on Google Tasks or Calendar notifications on your device [9]. (Make sure you have the Tasks or Calendar app installed and notifications enabled, because Keep won’t ping you anymore!)
A Long-Awaited Integration
For years, Google Keep and Google Tasks — two of Google’s best-known productivity apps — felt oddly disconnected despite their overlapping purpose. Google Keep is a popular note-taking app that let users set time or location reminders on notes, while Google Tasks is a to-do list manager for tasks and reminders. Many Google users have long wanted these two to work seamlessly together, and now, “thankfully, that’s now changing.” as one report put it [10].
Google actually confirmed in 2024 that it planned to unify its reminder systems. It announced that any reminders created in Keep would “automatically save to Google Tasks” over the coming year [11] [12]. This was part of a broader effort: since early 2023, Google has been consolidating all its to-do and reminder features into Google Tasks as the one-stop solution [13]. (For example, Calendar and Google Assistant’s reminders were merged into Tasks in 2023, leaving Keep’s separate reminders as the last holdout [14].) The integration of Keep was described as a “long-requested” and obvious next step by observers [15]. Tech columnist David Pierce even implored last year, “Now, Google, make Keep reminders show up in Tasks. It’s right there!” – highlighting how logical this merger seemed [16].
After some delays, Google’s promise is finally being delivered. The reminders-to-Tasks migration for Keep began rolling out on October 13, 2025 [17]. Google is using a gradual rollout (up to ~15 days for everyone to see it) under its Rapid Release schedule [18]. In other words, over the second half of October 2025, the new feature should reach all Google Workspace customers and personal Google accounts worldwide [19]. The update is automatic and enabled by default, so you won’t have to flip any switches – just keep your apps updated and watch for the change. (Workspace administrators should note the feature is on by default if both Keep and Tasks are enabled for users [20].) If you don’t see the new integration yet, Google advises patience: it’s coming to everyone very soon [21].
How Keep Reminders and Google Tasks Work Together Now
So what exactly changes once this update hits your devices? Essentially, setting a reminder in Google Keep now creates an entry in Google Tasks behind the scenes. For example, if you create a note in Keep (say a grocery list or a todo) and add a reminder for tomorrow at 9am, that reminder will show up as a task in your Google Tasks app, with the same title and time. You’ll still see the reminder within the Keep note as before, but it’s now mirrored in Tasks. In the Keep app, tapping the “Remind me” (bell) icon will even show a message noting “Your reminders are saved in Google Tasks,” alongside a little blue Tasks icon [22] – a clear hint that Tasks is now in charge of delivering that reminder.
Once a Keep reminder is saved to Tasks, it behaves like any other task in Google’s system. You can view and edit it from multiple places:
- Google Tasks app: The reminder appears in your Tasks list (on mobile or the side panel in Gmail/Calendar on web). Google even labels the task with “From Keep” in its details, so you know it originated as a Keep note [23]. Selecting that label will take you straight to the original note in Keep [24].
- Google Calendar: The task also shows up on your Calendar at the scheduled time/date (if it has one). Google Calendar has long shown Tasks alongside events, so now your Keep reminders populate there too [25]. If a reminder was set as an all-day item or with only a date, it might appear in a special “All-day” section or under a dedicated list (Google’s support notes that non-timed reminders from the past year go into an “Old Google Keep Reminders” list on that day’s date [26]).
- Google Assistant / Gemini: Because Google Tasks is integrated with the new Gemini AI assistant, you can simply ask Gemini about your tasks or upcoming reminders. For instance, you might ask, “What do I need to do today?” and it will include those Keep-derived Tasks in its answer [27]. This means Google’s AI can pull up info about your Keep notes’ reminders as well, thanks to the unified Tasks backend.
When the reminder time comes due, Google Tasks (or Calendar) will handle the notification. If you have the Tasks app or Google Calendar app on your phone, you’ll get a push notification from those apps at the set time, just like a normal task reminder. Notably, Google Keep itself will no longer send out any reminder notifications [28]. So if you only had Keep installed, you’ll want to install the Google Tasks app (or ensure Calendar is installed) to continue receiving alerts for your reminders. Google’s official advice is to make sure you allow notifications in Tasks or Calendar, since Keep won’t alert you anymore [29].
The user experience of marking done or editing reminders is also smoother and more flexible now:
- If you mark the task as completed (whether in Keep, Tasks, or Calendar), it will show as done everywhere. For example, checking off the task in the Tasks app will also tick the reminder checkbox in the Keep note.
- You can edit the date/time of a reminder from any app (Keep, Tasks, Calendar, or via Gemini voice command) and the change syncs across all of them [30]. Change it in one place, and it updates everywhere.
- Importantly, to edit the title or content of the task, you should use Keep or Tasks appropriately: if you want to change the wording of the task, editing it in the Tasks app (or Calendar) is the way to go [31]. Editing the note text in Keep will not update the title of the associated task once it’s created [32]. (In other words, the link between a Keep note and the Tasks entry is somewhat one-directional for the title: the task inherits the note’s title at creation, but if you rename the note later, the Tasks entry doesn’t automatically rename.) This is something to keep in mind if you revise your note’s content — you might need to manually edit the task name in Tasks to match.
- Deleting or archiving items also has safeguards: If you delete the task in Google Tasks or Calendar, the original Keep note will not be deleted [33] – it simply loses its reminder. Conversely, if you delete the note in Keep, you can choose to also delete its linked task or keep the task around (the Keep app will prompt you) [34]. Archiving a note in Keep doesn’t affect the task at all; the task will remain active until you mark it complete or delete it elsewhere [35]. In short, your notes and tasks remain linked but one doesn’t automatically wipe out the other unintentionally.
Why This Change Matters
This integration might sound technical, but it has very practical benefits for millions of Google users. Productivity and organization: Before, if you used Google Keep for jotting down notes with reminders and Google Tasks for to-do lists, you essentially had two separate buckets of reminders. It was easy to lose track or double-book yourself, and you had to check multiple apps to see all your pending tasks. Now, with everything in one place, you get a unified view of your to-dos. As Digital Trends observes, “viewing all reminders in one place will offer a better organization and planning experience,” sparing users from manually duplicating entries between apps [36].
Another big deal is consistency across the Google ecosystem. Google Tasks will now truly earn its name as the central to-do hub. Google’s official blog called the new Tasks integration the single source of truth for tasks across Workspace, ensuring your tasks are “up to date and accessible across the Workspace products you use.” [37]. Practically, this means whether you add a task via Gmail (using the “Add to Tasks” feature on an email), set a reminder via Google Assistant, create a checklist in Docs assigned to you, or make a note in Keep — it all feeds into the same Tasks system. For users, that means less time switching apps and fewer things slipping through the cracks. You can open the Tasks app or Calendar and have a complete snapshot of your commitments, which is a far more cohesive experience than before.
It’s no surprise, then, that power users have been clamoring for this. The integration was much-anticipated – even “long-requested,” as The Verge put it [38] – and addresses a pain point in Google’s productivity lineup. Reviewers are praising the change as both sensible and overdue. “The change will make Tasks the central hub for all to-dos and reminders, hopefully making them far easier to manage,” wrote The Verge, noting how it should simplify life for busy users [39]. BGR’s tech columnist went so far as to call it “a huge boon” for anyone juggling both apps, since you no longer have to “swap back and forth” between Keep and Tasks to manage everything [40]. In other words, Google is removing a needless barrier and saving users time and effort.
There’s also a strategic angle for Google. Unifying reminders into Tasks fits into Google’s broader push to make its apps more interconnected and smart. “The best part of this change is that it makes Google’s assortment of apps work even better together,” BGR noted, adding that such coherence is increasingly important as Google infuses its new Gemini AI across its products [41]. In fact, Tasks integration is likely to boost features like using Gemini (Assistant) to manage your schedule. Since Gemini can access tasks (which now include Keep reminders), you can ask it questions like “Do I have anything scheduled when I arrive at the office?” and it could check those unified tasks (though note that pure location-based triggers are no more, it could still read task descriptions that include locations). Overall, this integration strengthens Google’s ecosystem at a time when competition in productivity tools (and AI assistants) is heating up. Google is essentially cleaning up and consolidating its tools to offer a more seamless, intelligent experience — which could help it keep users engaged within the Google family of apps.
What You Need to Know as a Google Keep User
If you’re a regular Google Keep user, here are a few practical things to keep in mind as this update arrives:
- No More Location Reminders: Google Keep used to let you set a reminder for “when I arrive at [Location]” (for example, a note “Buy milk” when you get to the grocery store). This feature is being discontinued. Google Tasks (and Calendar) do not support location-based triggers, so Google made the choice to drop them entirely. Any existing location-based reminders you had in Keep will not generate a notification by location anymore. Instead, when they migrate into Tasks they’ll be treated like normal tasks with no location trigger. Google does preserve the info by sticking the location name or address into the task’s description field for your reference [42], but that’s it – you’ll only get time-based alerts now. If location-based alerts are vital to you, you might need to seek third-party apps as a replacement, since Google’s own ecosystem is moving away from them.
- Install Tasks or Calendar for Notifications: As mentioned, the Keep app won’t buzz you at reminder times now. To ensure you still get notified at the right times, make sure you have Google Tasks or Google Calendar on your phone or device (and allow them to send notifications) [43]. Both of those apps will alert you about due tasks. If you already use Calendar regularly, you’re covered — Keep’s reminders will show up there just like Calendar’s own Tasks did. If you prefer a dedicated to-do app interface, the Google Tasks app is lightweight and will now include all your Keep reminders as well. Tip: In Google Tasks’ settings you can turn on notifications for due tasks if it isn’t on by default [44].
- Update Your Apps: To get the new features, you’ll want the latest versions of Google Keep and Google Tasks installed. Most users will get updated automatically via the Play Store/App Store. Once updated, you might notice subtle UI changes in Keep (e.g. the reminder icon dialog showing a Tasks logo). If you don’t see the integration yet, don’t panic – Google’s rollout can take up to a couple of weeks to reach everyone [45]. Just keep your apps up to date and it should show up soon. There’s nothing manual you need to do to enable it.
- Managing Notes and Tasks Together: After the switch, you might wonder how to best use Keep vs Tasks. A good approach is: Use Google Keep for what it’s best at – free-form notes, lists, and media – and simply add reminders to those notes when needed. Use Google Tasks (or Calendar) as your overview of all tasks. You don’t need to recreate tasks in both. For instance, if you prefer the checklist style of Keep for a grocery list, go ahead and use it, and set a reminder – it’ll pop up in Tasks when due. On the other hand, you can also create tasks directly in the Tasks app for things that aren’t tied to a detailed note. They’ll all appear on your calendar and in Assistant/Gemini anyway. Essentially, Keep can be your note-taking workspace, and Tasks becomes the master to-do list that aggregates everything.
- Quirks to note: There are a couple of minor quirks in this new system. Editing the content/title of a reminder after it’s created requires a bit of attention (remember, renaming a Keep note won’t change the task’s name automatically) [46]. Also, extremely long note titles might get truncated in the Tasks view [47] – so keep titles concise if possible. There is a limit of 100,000 tasks in Google Tasks per account [48], which almost no normal user will hit, but if you have an enormous number of Keep reminders, be aware that older ones beyond that cap won’t carry over. Lastly, for those using a work Google Workspace account, your admin needs to have the Tasks service turned on for this to work [49]. Most do, by default. If Tasks was disabled by your organization, your Keep reminders won’t migrate until it’s enabled (and Google offers export options for admin-managed accounts if needed [50]).
Overall, Google’s unification of Keep reminders into Google Tasks is a positive move that addresses a longstanding user request. It streamlines how you keep track of tasks, deadlines, and notes in the Google ecosystem. After updating, you’ll likely find it refreshing that a reminder created in one Google app shows up everywhere you need it, without any extra effort on your part. As Google continues to refine its productivity tools (and integrate AI helpers like Gemini), having all your to-dos in one place should make things simpler and smarter. If you rely on Google Keep for reminders, be prepared for this change – your reminders are getting a new home in Google Tasks, and for most users, that’s very good news [51].
Sources: Google Workspace Updates Blog [52] [53]; BGR [54] [55]; 9to5Google [56] [57]; Digital Trends [58] [59]; Google Support & Official Keyword Blog [60] [61]; The Verge [62].
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