Tasker

Spec sheet

Purpose

Tasker automates Android tasks by running sets of actions when user-defined contexts such as apps, time, location, events, or gestures occur.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Support

The maker provides FAQs, guides, issue reporting, feature requests, and directs users to the Tasker subreddit if FAQ answers are unavailable.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Headquarters

Amadora, PortugalRead 28 Sep 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Founded

2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Actions

The listing describes more than 350 actions, including sending SMS, creating notifications, changing system settings, manipulating files, and controlling music.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Android versions

The download page lists a current build for Android 5 and above as well as legacy builds for older Android versions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Data transmission

The policy says automation data is transmitted over HTTPS when the destination server supports it, and TaskerNet data transmission uses HTTPS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Download availability

The maker offers a direct-download trial and a Google Play retail version, with trial builds expiring after seven days unless a license is purchased through Google Play.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Extensions

Third-party plugins can add functionality and let Tasker perform actions in other apps or react to events and states from them.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Interfaces and apps

Tasker supports custom scenes, launcher shortcuts, quick setting tiles, widgets, and creating standalone apps with Tasker App Factory.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Privacy defaults

The privacy policy says Tasker does not access, use, store, collect, share, or transmit user data unless the user sets up a profile or task to do so.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Root requirement

Root is not required for most functions, but some actions, such as Kill App and Mobile Data on some devices, require root.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Smart home

Tasker supports Matter devices directly and can integrate with Home Assistant or Alexa through AutoVoice.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Third-party data

The policy says Google Play services collect device, app, IP address, crash, identifier, and map interaction data; it says Tasker itself does not use that information.Read 5 Oct 2026 · tasker.joaoapps.com

Triggers

The Play Store listing says Tasker can automate based on more than 130 states and events, including apps, time, location, Wi-Fi, SMS, and calls.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Task Automation Software#25 of 357.6