About this template
A weekly status report keeps clients informed and engaged without demanding their time. It's a short, predictable update that surfaces progress, risks, and decisions—so nothing gets lost between check-ins.
Use this template to send a consistent update every week. Clients appreciate the transparency, and you get a paper trail of progress and decisions.
What's inside
- Status summary: overall health (on track / at risk / blocked) and one-line summary
- Progress this week: what was completed or advanced
- Blockers & risks: what's slowing things down or could derail the project
- Decisions needed: what the client needs to decide or approve
- Plan for next week: what you'll focus on
- Key metrics: optional KPIs or milestones
Who it's for
Consultants, agencies, freelancers, and project managers who want to keep clients aligned with minimal overhead—and build a record of progress over time.
How to use it (best practices)
- Send it on the same day each week: predictability builds trust.
- Lead with the status: clients want the headline first, details second.
- Be honest about risks: surfacing problems early shows professionalism.
- Make decisions actionable: if you need input, be specific about what and by when.
- Keep it short: if it takes more than 2 minutes to read, cut it down.
Looking for a Notion / Google Docs / Word status report template?
If you searched for a weekly status report template for Notion (or Google Docs / Word), this structure works anywhere: copy the sections and adapt them to your tool. If you want something fast to write and easy to share, you can also use this template instantly in Ununu.
FAQ
How often should I send status reports?
Weekly is the standard for most engagements. For fast-moving projects, twice a week may help. For long-running, stable work, biweekly can work.
What if there's no progress to report?
Report that honestly. Explain what happened (blockers, dependencies, other priorities) and what will change next week.
Should I include detailed task lists?
No—keep it high-level. Link to a project tracker if the client wants details, but the status report should be scannable in under 2 minutes.