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September 25, 2026
The easiest way to add a progress bar to Notion is with Blocs — a free embeddable widget you paste directly into any Notion page as an iframe. No formulas, no databases, no templates to configure. Copy the URL, use Notion's /embed command, and you have a live visual progress bar inside your workspace in under a minute.
Notion is a flexible document and database tool, not a purpose-built progress tracker. While you can simulate a progress bar using formula fields, rollup columns, or emoji characters, those approaches require database setup, formula knowledge, and manual upkeep. They also look clunky and don't update visually in real time. For anyone who wants a clean, visual progress indicator without building a spreadsheet, an embedded widget is the practical answer.
The Blocs Progress Bar widget embeds directly into Notion as an iframe. Here's the full setup process.
The Blocs Progress Bar embed URL is:
https://blocs.me/progress-bar
That's it. No account needed for the basic widget.
https://blocs.me/progress-bar into the URL field.Drag the bottom edge of the embed block to adjust the height. For the Blocs Progress Bar, a height of around 150px and a max width of 500px looks clean on most pages. You can also resize it horizontally by dragging the sides.
A progress bar works well for any goal where you want a quick visual snapshot of how far you've come. Common use cases in Notion workspaces include:
The basic Blocs Progress Bar is free with no sign-up required. Blocs Pro — a one-time $17 payment, not a subscription — unlocks the following for the Progress Bar and all other widgets:
| Feature | Free | Blocs Pro ($17 one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic progress bar embed | Yes | Yes |
| Custom start/end values and ranges | No | Yes |
| Color and theme customization | No | Yes |
| Daily, weekly, monthly analytics | No | Yes |
| No Blocs branding | No | Yes |
| Cloud sync across devices | No | Yes |
| Access to all other widgets (Countdown, Calendar, Weather, etc.) | No | Yes |
If you just want a clean visual indicator on one page, the free version is enough. If you're building a full productivity dashboard in Notion and want everything to match your color scheme, Pro is worth it, especially since it covers all widgets for life at a single flat price. See the Blocs pricing page for full details.
Notion's formula approach to progress bars is a common alternative. Here's how the two compare honestly:
| Approach | Setup effort | Visual quality | Works outside databases? | Customizable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion formula (emoji bar) | Medium (requires formula knowledge) | Basic (emoji blocks) | No (database only) | Limited |
| Notion rollup column | High (needs linked databases) | Basic percentage number | No | No |
| Blocs embedded widget | Low (paste URL, done) | High (real visual bar) | Yes (any Notion page) | Yes (Pro) |
The formula approach works if you're already running a database and want progress tied to your data automatically. The embed approach wins when you want a standalone visual element anywhere on any page — no database required. For most personal productivity setups, the embed is faster and looks better.
Blocs offers a full suite of widgets that work the same way — copy the URL, embed it. If you're building a productivity dashboard in Notion, you might also want:
All Blocs widgets embed the same way and share a single Pro license, so if you upgrade, everything unlocks at once.
Notion does not have a native visual progress bar. You can approximate one with formula fields using emoji characters inside a database, but these require setup knowledge and only work within database views. For a standalone visual bar on any page, an embedded widget like Blocs is the simpler option.
Yes. The basic Blocs Progress Bar widget is free and requires no account or sign-up. Advanced features like custom ranges, color themes, and analytics are part of Blocs Pro, which is a one-time $17 payment with no recurring subscription.
Yes. Notion's embed block is available on all plans, including the free plan. You can paste any external URL into an embed block without a paid Notion subscription.
Color customization is a Blocs Pro feature. With the free tier, you get the default style. With Pro ($17 one-time), you can change the bar color, background, and theme to match your workspace aesthetic.
Notion's mobile app has limited support for embeds. The progress bar will display on desktop (web and app) reliably. On mobile, embed rendering can vary depending on the Notion version and device.
Yes. You can add as many embed blocks as you want on a single Notion page. Each embed is independent, so you can have separate progress bars for different goals on the same dashboard.
Ready to try it? Add the Blocs Progress Bar to your Notion workspace in under a minute — no sign-up required for the free version.
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