OpenProject 16.3 brings refined UI, meeting notification controls and better time tracking

OpenProject 16.3 is now available, introducing some interesting updates to this open source project management software. The release delivers a refined user interface and navigation, highlighted by a redesigned header built with Primer, updated notification icons, and a lateral menu accessed through the grid icon. In addition, the sign-in and running time tracking features have transitioned to a new overlay menu on the right, making access more seamless.

Alongside these visual changes, users now have added flexibility when scheduling meetings. A new checkbox in the meeting form allows organizers to choose whether participants receive email calendar updates, either enabling or muting notifications as needed. Following these enhancements, the “My time tracking” module displays when a timer is active, helping users avoid double time entries and keep better track of ongoing work.

Building on reliability improvements, progress reporting within work package tables is now more dependable. For teams using the Corporate plan with Nextcloud integration, the interface now makes it easier to identify if token exchange capability is missing. Finally, configuring cost reports is more efficient, as key filters such as User and Work package now support autocomplete.