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Casey Hartmann
It would be very convenient to have the ability to have subfolders. I use folders for classifying projects. For example, Projects would be a Folder name. 2019 Projects would be a Subfolder name.
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Caroline Ginty
Update Nov 2025: Hi everyone! I know it has been a while since we last shared an update on Subfolders, so thank you for your patience! We are in the last mile of development to enable beta access. We are heavily testing it internally and so far it's looking great! I will update here with the form to sign up for the Beta when available.
Previous update (May 2025):
I know this feature is top of mind for so many of our users and we are committed to getting it right for you! While we hit a few roadblocks in our development process since my last update, which have slowed us down, we are once again making great progress on Subfolders behind the scenes. Last time, I mentioned our new permissions model, and I'm excited to share that work is about 80% complete, and we are pushing hard to finish it up. Once that is done, we just have a few more areas to button up to get Subfolders working seamlessly across every part of ClickUp. Here's a very quick demo of how it's looking in one of our testing environments: https://share.clickup-stg.com/clip/s/t333/341fe33a-0b5d-4a3c-b710-7d42ede694eb/Subfolder%20Demo%20and%20Updates.webm Thanks again for your feedback!
Paweł Czoppa
At this point, I’ve given up. I don’t need subfolders anymore. The documentation part is totally useless, and structure-wise, ClickUp feels like the Windows 3.1 era.
It's a shame, and I’m quite mad at myself that I fell for their ads years ago. I should have known better and chosen a different task manager.
I know my next project definitely won't be in ClickUp. I'd gladly pay for migration to any other tool that actually has basic functionality.
Kyle Arnold
How can I sign up for the beta of this? :-) So keen for subfolders!
Dimitri Weslosky
Caroline Ginty - the Beta form is already up and running on the ClickUp v4 page. Link here: https://clickup.com/v4.
If you scroll down, you will see an option to sign up for Beta subfolders. The direct link to Beta subfolders that anyone can fill out has been available for a couple months now. Link here: https://forms.clickup-stg.com/333/f/ad-2633953/MO3EC1FM1QZS3QF6R8
In the 4.0 keynote from the CEO of ClickUp, he mentions that
subfolders has already been released to Beta users
. My team is launching ClickUp to our entire company on December 1st and need it asap for our structure. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G579IviBOI&t=1583sOn Reddit, there are several threads around this - the first link is a team member from ClickUp mentioning that subfolders is 80% finished and gave a similar demo above. This was 9 months ago, which was back in February. The second link is a ClickUp team member posting a similar link above and telling someone that Subfolders are in Beta 25 days ago. Links below:
I hope these resources help show why many of us are wondering where subfolders are. I have already shared these links with support and have asked for updates for the past couple of months.
I am sure the work is complicated, there may be blockers getting in the way, and it is probably hard to nail down a date. That said - we would at least love to just hear if we can expect it before or after EoY at this point so that we can communicate that to our teams appropriately.
Look forward to hearing back soon!
Alex Edwards
Any idea on the number of subfolders within subfolders that will be permitted?
Dimitri Weslosky
Alex Edwards In various videos, demos, and keynotes, they have talked about only doing one level to start off with.
Tami Liss
Will there be a status update before end of year?
Even a simple "it will / will not be rolled out before 2026" would be immensely helpful and appreciated.
Everyone is likely doing some form of planning, input, or configuration in preparation for Q1 / 2026. Users to know whether or not it's expected to launch by January so they can build, update and train accordingly, especially as this feature would fundamentally change how many structure their projects, departments, and workspaces overall. Right now project managers are sitting on their hands wondering what to tell people, whether to start, and how soon they'll need to pivot.
Michael Heumann
We are just starting with ClickUp and want to use it, among other things, as a Confluence replacement, i.e. to collect numerous documentation. A hierarchical folder structure for Docs is essential for this. I should therefore be able to create a “Documentation” folder in a space and then a nested structure of subfolders below it, in which we organize our Docs. In my opinion, this is a very important feature.
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Caroline Ginty
Merged in a post:
Deeper Goal Folder Organization (Sub-Folder)
Sawyer Nelsen
I think it would be super beneficial to have the ability to create main folders for our sub-folders to keep the goals organized more. For example, I have employees that all have four goals per 4 months, and now that we are 2 years into this process, I have 20+ folders roaming around my goals space that I have access to. I wish I could make a folder for the current year and drop all of the current employees into that folder so it is more organized with better "breadcrumbs". I'm not sure if this is a feature or not so I'm sorry if I'm repeating myself! :)
Caroline Ginty
Merged in a post:
Folder inside a Folder
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Nobu
It is really necessary the introduction of Folders inside Folders in a Clickup Space.
With the current hierarchy, there is just 3 levels of subdivision. In many cases there are needed more.
This is something that should be very easy to add and makes a huge impact organisation-wise.
Rebecca Harris
Any way to get in on a beta here or update when this will be released? Vincent (on leave)
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Lucas Cox
Man, 6 years later...still no sub-folders...
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