How to get the History data for a custom field?

Question

Hi ,

I am using Jira Data center. I have a requirement to pull the history data of a custom field. 
Requirement: Pull the data of custom field where the field value changes from A to B in the year 2025.

Jql does not support to pull the history data for custom fields. Is there any way to get this data using script runner?

Any recommendations would be helpful.

Thank you

Ram Kumar Aravindakshan _Adaptavist_ · Answer

Hi @G P N

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Ram

Kelley Cooper_emik0h · Answer

Hello,

I'm using Jira for Data Center and ScriptRunner, but there doesn't appear to be a JQL function named 'fieldChanged'; I also see no mention of that function in any ScriptRunner documentation - DC or Cloud.

I'm trying to create a filter that returns issues which EVER had a specific value (ie, Owner = Acme Brick) where Owner is a custom field - which prevents me from being able to use WAS.

I'm not a Jira Admin or a Developer, but I'm pretty good with JQL functions. I'm really hoping this function does exist and I'm just missing it!!

Thank you for any help!!

Natalia_Kovalchuk_SaaSJet_ · Answer

Hi @G P N!

You are right, JQL can't query historical values of a field, only the current value.

If you are open to third-party apps, I recommend the Issue History for Jira (Work Item History) app by SaaSJet. It is supported on Jira Data Center and allows the generation and export of reports covering the full history of tasks (including their custom fields).

In the app, you can use the project filter, set the date range to 2025, select a specific custom field, and track and export all field transitions, including old and new values.

The report shows the exact change (from value → to value), the date, and the author of the change. You can then export the results to Excel/CSV for audit or further analysis.

This approach allows you to avoid custom scripting and repeated changelog scans.