Method and device for managing tasks on terminal

The invention discloses a method for managing tasks on a terminal. The method comprises the steps of establishing one or more task management pages for displaying task information on the terminal, and embedding one or more switching controls used for controlling each task management page into the status bar of the terminal; updating the one or more task management pages in real time according to real-timely acquired task information; and displaying the corresponding task management page of the selected switching control when detecting that the status of the switching control is selected. The invention also discloses a device for managing tasks on the terminal; by the device, tasks are operated fast, the management efficiency of tasks or applications is improved, and user experience is greatly improved; and moreover, tasks are managed through a plurality of task management pages, so that more task information is presented to users conveniently, and more intelligent task operation functions can be realized.