Popular Templates

Popular templates

The templates everyone reaches for when they need to get things done fast—tested, trusted, and ready to transform your next big idea into reality.

You know that moment when you need to start something right now, but you're stuck staring at a blank canvas? Maybe it's a sprint planning session that kicks off in 30 minutes, a brainstorming workshop you're facilitating, or a project roadmap your stakeholders needed yesterday.

Here's what changes everything: templates that thousands of teams have already battle-tested. Not theoretical frameworks—actual tools that product teams, designers, engineers, and strategists use daily to ship faster and collaborate better.

Miro's most-used templates give you that instant starting point, so you can skip the setup and jump straight into the work that matters.

About the popular templates collection

This collection showcases the templates Miro's global community reaches for most when they need reliable frameworks that actually work. These aren't just frequently downloaded—they're frequently used.

What you'll find: Retrospectives that surface actionable insights. User story maps that clarify priorities. Roadmaps that communicate strategy clearly. Brainstorming frameworks that generate breakthrough ideas. Each template addresses a specific workflow challenge teams face repeatedly.

Who uses them: Product managers aligning cross-functional teams. Designers organizing research insights. Engineers planning sprints. The diversity here mirrors how teams actually work—jumping between strategic planning, tactical execution, and creative problem-solving.

Why you'll love the popular templates collection

Instant credibility in any meeting. Walk in with a template that signals "I've got this." These frameworks are immediately recognizable, which means less time explaining your approach and more time diving into actual work.

Zero setup, maximum productivity. Eliminate the "what should this look like?" paralysis that eats up the first 15 minutes of every session. The structure's already there—you simply add your content and start collaborating.

Built-in best practices without the research. Each template embeds years of collective wisdom about what actually works. You're not just getting a layout—you're getting a proven methodology that keeps teams focused and productive.

Flexible frameworks that adapt to your workflow. Solid starting points that get out of your way. Customize sections, add your own elements, combine templates to create hybrid approaches—whatever your project needs.

Real-time collaboration that keeps everyone engaged. Your remote team can contribute simultaneously on a shared canvas. Asynchronous teammates catch up and add insights without derailing progress—perfect for distributed teams across time zones.

How to use the popular templates

Step 1: Match your challenge to a template. Browse with your immediate need in mind. Leading a retrospective tomorrow? Grab that retro template. Planning next quarter? Start with the roadmap framework.

Step 2: Customize without overthinking. Update section headers, add lanes for specific workstreams, adjust timelines to fit your sprint cadence. Change what needs changing, keep what works.

Step 3: Invite your team early. Share the board before your session starts so teammates can explore the structure. Early access reduces meeting friction and lets asynchronous contributors add thoughts upfront.

Step 4: Facilitate with confidence. Use the template structure to guide your session naturally. Move through sections logically, use Miro's timer for timeboxing, leverage voting features to build consensus quickly.

Step 5: Save your evolved version. After customizing a popular template to fit your workflow, save it as your own custom template. What started as a popular community template becomes your team's battle-tested framework.

Miro's AI can help you work faster—generating content suggestions, organizing sticky notes by theme, and summarizing key insights from brainstorming sessions.

FAQ about popular templates

Why are these templates so popular?

They solve real problems teams face every day. Thousands of teams have refined these structures through actual use, so popular templates represent collective wisdom about what genuinely helps teams collaborate better.

Can I trust these templates for important projects?

Absolutely. These aren't experimental frameworks—they're proven tools teams use for critical work daily. Product teams use them to communicate strategy to executives. Engineering teams trust them to coordinate complex releases.

How do popular templates stay relevant?

Miro continuously monitors how teams use templates and incorporates community feedback. When collaboration patterns shift or new methodologies emerge, templates evolve to reflect current best practices.

Can I modify popular templates without breaking them?

That's exactly what you should do. These templates provide solid foundations, but your team's workflow is unique. Modify sections, add custom elements, combine multiple templates—the structure won't break.

Ready to work smarter instead of starting from scratch? Explore the popular templates and discover why thousands of teams trust these frameworks to transform ideas into action.