5 Best Free Notion Templates for Everything
By Kevechino
Sep 30, 2025
5 min read
Looking for the best free Notion templates? Whether you’re tracking habits, organizing your notes, or planning your goals, the right template can transform how you work and live.
I’m Kev, the creator behind Gamified Life OS – a critically acclaimed Notion system that helps you turn productivity into a game. Over time, I’ve designed a suite of free templates that thousands of people use every day.
Here are my top 5 free Notion templates (plus a bonus Assignment Tracker at the end) you can start using today.
1. Gamified Habit Tracker
The Gamified Habit Tracker is my most popular free template. Instead of boring checkboxes, you’ll earn EXP for every habit you complete. Over time, you can level up and see your growth visualized inside Notion.
Official Notion Featured Template
Downloaded and used by over 13,000 users worldwide
Used daily by students, professionals, and creators
It’s perfect if you struggle to stay consistent because it makes habit-building fun.
👉 Get the Gamified Habit Tracker free
2. Zettelkasten Notes
The Zettelkasten Notes template helps you think better and connect ideas seamlessly. Inspired by Niklas Luhmann’s famous note-taking method, it’s designed for students, researchers, and creators who want to build a personal knowledge system inside Notion.
Downloaded and used by over 1,000 users worldwide
Lightweight yet powerful structure for atomic notes
Encourages connections between ideas for deeper insights
Loved by writers, thinkers, and lifelong learners
If you’ve ever wanted your notes to grow into a true second brain, this template makes it effortless.
👉 Get the Zettelkasten Notes free
3. The Journal
The Journal is a simple yet structured daily journaling template that keeps you consistent. Perfect for reflection, gratitude, and planning, it makes journaling a habit rather than a chore.
Minimalist design for clarity and focus
Includes daily, weekly, and monthly views
Used by hundreds of people to track thoughts, moods, and progress
Whether you’re a student, a busy professional, or someone trying to slow down, this Notion template gives you the perfect balance of structure and freedom.
4. Goal Tracker
The Goal Tracker helps you turn big goals into actionable steps. Instead of just writing down what you want to achieve, this template breaks it into milestones and tasks so you can actually make progress.
Organize goals into "Life Areas"
Built-in system for breaking down long-term goals
Visual progress tracking to keep motivation high
Perfect for academic, career, or personal goals
Stop letting your goals float around in your head, this system puts them in front of you and makes them achievable.
5. Book Tracker
The Book Tracker is for readers who want to stay on top of their reading list. Track what you’ve read, what you’re currently reading, and what’s next, all in a clean and simple system.
Add and track your favorite quotes
Track books by title, author, and status
Add personal ratings and notes to remember key takeaways
Great for students, book lovers, and anyone building a reading habit
Your reading list will finally feel organized and satisfying to complete.
Bonus: Assignment Tracker
The Assignment Tracker is the ultimate student companion. Keep all your assignments, deadlines, and priorities in one place so you never miss a due date again.
Official Notion Featured Template
Downloaded and used by over 2,500 users worldwide
Simple input for tasks, subjects, and deadlines
Automatically sorts tasks by priority and due date
Used by students worldwide to stay on top of schoolwork
If you’re a student trying to stay organized, this template will save you from last-minute stress.