Jira Time in Status feature makes it easy to create reports detailing how much time each issue has been assigned to various assignees, teams, or projects. And how long it has been spent in each workflow status. Time is one of the first factors we consider while creating a workflow. We establish delivery deadlines after estimating the time needed to accomplish a task based on its complexity and resource availability.
We can use time-related status data to determine actual Jira time spent and contrast it with scheduled time. Furthermore, if we know how much time is spent on the process, we may adapt our efforts.
Queries that status changes can help include:
Tracking Jira time in status might seem like another metric, but it's a game-changer for teams struggling with inefficiencies. Here’s why it matters:
You can activate the Days in column option to get the time spent in status. The quantity of dots on the card indicates how many days a particular issue has been in a specific status. The function is accessible for traditional boards. To enable it, you should have project-administrator or Jira-administrator access.
Cons: It merely depicts the days, regardless of the precise hour. There is no ability to exclude non-working days or weekends. Also, you should pay attention to what number stays behind the dots. For example., 1 red dot → 5 days, 2 red dots → 8 days.
Here are other ways to monitor Jira time in status:
The Time in Status add-on is handy for receiving sophisticated reports with computed data. It is beneficial to automatically gather the time spent and analyze it in a convenient way.
Which reports can you get with the add-on? Here is a list:
Also, you can generate customized reports using the Pivot table function.
The Pivot Table View is a powerful tool for creating customized reports and conducting in-depth data analysis. With this feature, you can easily aggregate your issues, perform complex calculations, and identify patterns and trends that might go unnoticed. Whether you need to analyze large datasets or want to gain a deeper understanding of your data, the Pivot Table View is an invaluable resource. By allowing you to group and summarize your data in a highly customizable way, this tool can help you uncover insights specific to your needs and goals.
The Time in Status report is the most frequently used by Jira users. It establishes how long the issues have spent in a particular status.
It allows choosing the working time you need (excluding weekends and holidays) and format (days, hours, minutes) easily. Additionally, this report (as any other in the add-on) can be displayed as a chart.
Adding a trendline to a column chart in Jira is a game-changer for visualizing data trends. While a regular column chart shows past performance, the trendline helps you predict future patterns, allowing your team to stay proactive rather than reactive.
With the trendline, you can:
Incorporating the trendline option on your Jira charts gives you powerful insights into time spent in status, enabling you to streamline workflows and ensure smoother project execution.
The Time in Status add-on allows you to track the time that tasks spend in each status on your board. Using the Custom Fields functionality, you can create a custom field and easily view this information directly on the board.
Let’s learn which steps you should perform. Just a few simple steps - and you monitor time in status data on the Jira card layout.
These steps assume that you have already set up the custom field in Jira and associated it with the board screen.
That’s all! Now you can monitor your time in status data directly on the issue card layout and don’t waste time entering the add-on. Great, isn’t it? You can read more details on the documentation page.
Based on this data, you may plan your future actions to increase team efficiency by monitoring team productivity.
You can also determine the Assignee time for a group of people, such as a group of developers or an L1 support team. Add a new column to the Jira time report to present the compiled information for this User group.
Add new User group:
Get the results:
You can get the total summarized time for several columns by grouping statuses. For example, if you need to get time an issue was in testing by developers or QAs, choose the statuses you want to group and type the name of this column.
The result:
Depending on your workflow, you can choose any statuses you want to include in a cycle or lead time.
Users can analyze all these reports in detail by exporting data to Excel, Google Sheets (XLSX or CSV format), and Power BI.
Another option is to place those reports on your Jira dashboard with Time in Status Gadget.
Charts can also display Status Groups for visuals. Quickly analyze for lightning-fast insights!
It's no secret that more and more Jira users are choosing gadgets to quickly access analytical data on their workflows. All seven reports mentioned above can be displayed as gadgets on the Jira Dashboard.
The sprint report Jira feature offers more than just a list of completed tasks — it delivers a full visual breakdown of your sprint’s performance. With intuitive charts and segmented data, teams can easily track progress, spot bottlenecks, and understand how scope, velocity, and workload evolved throughout the sprint.
An additional feature that stands out is the ability to analyze metrics like completion rate, team workload, and scope changes in one place. Whether you measure by story points, original estimates, or issue count, this report helps transform raw data into actionable insights — all without manual calculations.
The Time in Status app isn't just for tracking how long issues sit in a column — it’s a powerful tool that can unlock visibility and efficiency across departments:
No matter the team, Time in Status helps turn invisible delays into clear, fixable insights.
Jira Time in status reports will give you more transparency into how your team is solving issues and spending their time. By comparing numbers and time for different assignees, you can get a critical analysis for identifying bottlenecks in the working process and who are responsible for the delays this way.
Try time in status reports to identify and scale up positive, productive changes in your Jira workflow process. Don’t hesitate to improve your teamwork and track it effectively.
Would you like to try setting up Status Time reports without installing the add-on? Try the demo version of the add-on here
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