Wrike for Windows and Mac (Desktop App)

Wrike's desktop app is available on Windows and Mac for all user types (including Collaborators) on all account types. 

• Overview
• Compatible Operating Systems
• Install Wrike's Desktop App
• Have Wrike Links Open in the Desktop App
• Enable Multiple Tabs in the Desktop App
• Update the App
• Automatically Launch at Login
• Open a Task in a New Window

Overview

Wrike's desktop application has all of the features available in the browser version of Wrike. Install the app to:

• Use Wrike without a browser.
• See a count of unread Inbox notifications.
• Receive desktop notifications.
• Automatically start Wrike when you turn on your computer (optional).

Compatible Operating Systems

• Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
• Mac OS Mavericks (version 10.9 or later)

Install Wrike's Desktop App

1. Open the app card or
   • Click your profile picture in the Workspace's upper right-hand corner.
   • Select "Apps and Integrations".
   • Scroll to "Wrike for Windows and Mac"
2. Select "Configure".
3. Click "Download".

The file is downloaded to your computer, and you can follow the prompts to finish installing the app.

Have Wrike Links Open in the Desktop App

You can have Wrike links (for tasks shared with you) open in the desktop app by default. 

1. Open Wrike's Workspace in your default browser.
2. Click your profile picture in the Workspace's upper right-hand corner.
3. Select "Apps & Integrations".
4. Find "Wrike for Windows & Mac" and click "Configure".
5. Switch to the "App settings" tab.
6. Check the box next to "Open Wrike links via App".
7. Click "Save changes".

Once the feature is enabled: when you click on a link to a Wrike task, you'll see a redirect page. From the redirect page:

• Click "Allow" to open the task in the desktop app.
• Click "Cancel" to open the task in your browser.
• Enable the setting to always open links in the Wrike App*. Once this setting is enabled, Wrike task's will immediately open in the desktop app the next time you click a link.

*Not available in some browsers (for example, Safari and Edge).

Enable Multiple Tabs in the App

Multiple tabs in Wrike's Desktop App is available for all user types (including Collaborators) on all account types. This is an experimental feature and as a result, it: may have bugs, is subject to change, and may be discontinued at any time. Please feel free to use the feedback links in Wrike Labs to share your thoughts on this beta feature.

Step 1: Enable from Labs

1. Visit Wrike Labs.
2. Scroll to “Wrike App Update: Enable tabs and navigation”.
3. Check the box next to "Enable".

Step 2: Get a New Version of the App

1. Uninstall the old version of the app from your computer.
2. Open the app's card.
3. Download the new version of the app: scroll to the bottom of the card and click the link under "Download Labs version".
4. Follow the prompts to install the new version of the app.

Step 3: Set Preferences

1. Launch the app.
2. Click:
   • "Wrike" if you are on a Mac
   • "File" if you are on Windows.
3. Select "Preferences".
4. Check the box next to "Enable tabs".
5. Click "Restart now" to relaunch the app.

Update the App

We regularly release new versions of Wrike's desktop app. That means it's important to update the app so that you're always using the latest version. Update options:

• Enable autoupdates (with this, new versions of the app download automatically)*.
• Check for updates manually*.

*Windows users may have the options to enable autoupdates and manually check for updates disabled based on their domain policy.

Enable and Disable Autoupdates

1. Open the desktop app.
2. Click:
   • Wrike if you are on a Mac.
   • File if you are on Windows.
3. Select "Preferences".
4. From the window that opens:
   • Check the "Check for new updates on load" box to enable autoupdates.
   • Uncheck the "Check for new updates on load" box to disable autoupdates.
5. Click "Save changes". 

Autoupdates on Windows

When autoupdates are enabled, a new version of the app is automatically downloaded whenever there's a new version available. You'll be notified about the new version and can then install it (the installation is not automatic).

Autoupdates on Mac

When autoupdates are enabled, a new version is downloaded and installed automatically. You'll receive a notification that a new version is available and can restart the app to launch the new version.

Manually Check for Updates

1. Click:
   • Wrike if you are on a Mac.
   • File if you are on Windows.
2. Select "Check for updates".
3. If a new version is available: follow the prompts to install it.

Automatically Launch at Login

Configure Wrike's app to start when you turn on your computer.

Windows

1. Open the Wrike app.
2. Click "File".
3. Click "Preferences". 
4. Select "Load Wrike Application on startup"

Mac 

1. Open the Wrike app.
2. Click "Wrike".
3. Click "Preferences".
4. Select "Load Wrike Application on startup". 

Open a Task in a New Window

1. Click the "Open in new window" button 1 located at the top of the Task View. 

Your task opens in a separate window (not in a browser).