diff --git a/controlsfx/src/main/java/org/controlsfx/control/TaskProgressView.java b/controlsfx/src/main/java/org/controlsfx/control/TaskProgressView.java
index e9c3d2c39..b789bb656 100644
--- a/controlsfx/src/main/java/org/controlsfx/control/TaskProgressView.java
+++ b/controlsfx/src/main/java/org/controlsfx/control/TaskProgressView.java
@@ -180,4 +180,12 @@ public final BooleanProperty retainTasksProperty() {
         return retainTasks;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Do not remove tasks when succeeded, cancelled or failed
+     *
+     * @param retainTasks
+     */
+    public final void setRetainTasks(boolean retainTasks) {
+        this.retainTasks.set(retainTasks);
+    }
 }