Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 9 tasks across 3 phases, about 10 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
Release goal and scope
Backlog refinement
Sprint one
Sprint two
Sprint three
Sprint four
Hardening and regression testing
Release
Release retrospective
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Release goal and scope | 3 days |
| Plan | Backlog refinement | 4 days |
| Sprints | Sprint one | 14 days |
| Sprints | Sprint two | 14 days |
| Sprints | Sprint three | 14 days |
| Sprints | Sprint four | 14 days |
| Release | Hardening and regression testing | 5 days |
| Release | Release | 1 day |
| Release | Release retrospective | 1 day |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this agile release plan
A sprint board shows the next two weeks; a release plan shows how several sprints add up to something shippable. This template lays out four sprints, a hardening period and the release so stakeholders can see the target date.
Use the software sprint template for the detail inside a single sprint.
Who it's for: Product owners, scrum masters and engineering managers.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor.
- Name each sprint goal. Rename the sprint rows with their goals, such as "Sprint two: billing".
- Track progress. Mark sprints Done as they finish and At risk when scope slips.
- Share with stakeholders. Send a read-only link instead of a status deck.
Planning tips
- Set a release goal, not just a list of tickets.
- Leave hardening time if you don't release continuously.
- Re-plan after each sprint; the release plan is a forecast.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a release plan in agile?
- A forecast of which sprints will deliver a release and roughly when, revisited as the team learns.
- Can I change sprint length?
- Yes. Edit each sprint's duration; later sprints and the release move with it.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free.
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