Workly is built for real-time collaboration. Every change made by a team member is instantly visible to everyone — no page refresh needed.
What updates in real time
- Task changes — Status, priority, assignee, and custom field updates appear instantly for everyone viewing the project
- New messages — Chat messages arrive instantly in channels and direct messages
- Project updates — New tasks, deleted tasks, and section changes sync in real time
- Custom field updates — Changes to custom columns are reflected immediately
- Typing indicators — See when someone is typing a message
- Online status — Team members’ online/offline status updates live
- Notifications — Receive notifications as events happen
Network resilience
Workly handles network interruptions gracefully:
- Auto-reconnect — Automatically reconnects when your network comes back
- Missed updates sync — Any changes made while you were offline are synced when you reconnect
- Network status indicator — See your connection status in the app
Collaboration indicators
- Typing indicators in chat show who’s composing a message
- Message read receipts show when your message has been seen
- Online status on user avatars shows who’s currently active
Frequently asked questions
Does Workly update in real time?
Yes, all task changes, messages, project updates, and notifications sync in real time. You see changes as they happen without refreshing the page.
What happens if I lose internet connection?
Workly auto-reconnects when your network comes back and syncs any changes that were made while you were offline.
