Product Backlog Template

Product Backlog Template

Get this template — $30

By Startup Template Library  |  Excel workbook download

The Product Backlog Template is a ready-to-use Excel workbook. A single backlog for features, bugs and tech debt with priority, effort, value-to-effort ratio, item age and status summaries.

On this page, you’ll find a preview of the Product Backlog Template, everything that’s included, how to use it, and how to get it.

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Product Backlog Template

Product Backlog Template
ItemTypePriorityValue / effortAge (days)

Preview of the template layout (illustrative).

A single backlog for features, bugs and tech debt with priority, effort, value-to-effort ratio, item age and status summaries.

Formulas are built in, so totals, ratios and checks update as soon as you enter your numbers.

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What’s included

  • Backlog sheet with type, priority, status, value and effort
  • Value/effort ratio and item age calculated automatically
  • Summary counts by status, priority and type
  • Drop-down lists for consistent entries
  • Instructions tab

How to use it

  1. Complete checkout and download the file from your order confirmation or account page.
  2. Open it in Microsoft Excel and read the instructions tab first.
  3. Fill in the input cells; calculated cells update automatically.
  4. Save a copy for each period or plan you use it for.

Get the template

$30

One-time purchase · digital download (XLSX)
Get this template — $30
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