Next Gen Projects Cant find issues based on previous status?

Question

I've spent hours trying to get JQL to find a list of issues based on previous status. I've tried many different queries and am still stuck.

Please do not tell me this is another feature Next-Gen doesn't offer....

Examples I've tried:

project = KEY and status changed during (-7d, now()) and status WAS "Ready for Dev"

project = KEY and status changed to ("Ready for Dev") AFTER -7d

project = KEY and status changed TO ("In Dev") FROM ("Ready for Dev")

JQL tells me all are valid and I get the green check mark. But get NO issues found. 
When I removed the WAS clause I get a ton of results.

Please do not tell me I have to migrate my entire project to a Classic project for such a basic and necessary function....

Yuliia_Borivets__SaaSJet_ · Answer

Hi @David White

Yes, it worked without the add-on, just JQL advanced issue search.

David White_8vkl3h · Answer

Hello @Yuliia_Borivets__SaaSJet_

Were you able to get the JQL working without your add-on or are you stating it worked WITH your add-on? No budget for add-ons at this time.

Yuliia_Borivets__SaaSJet_ · Answer

Hi @David White

I've tried your JQL query and it worked for me on Next-Gen.

If you are looking for a way to get changes in statuses, you can try Dynamic Filters: JQL Replacer & Gadgets add-on. It was developed by my team to set queries without JQL knowledge.

You need to select options with help of Smart Field Manager:

Then, choose the created Smart Field and get the result:

Hope you find it helpful.

Regards