Are We on Track? How to Create a Burndown Report by Versions in Jira

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The big release is approaching. Your team is working hard, and your manager suddenly asks:

“Are we on track?”

You open Jira and start scrambling:
✔ Checking sprint reports.
✔ Filtering issue lists.
✔ Manually counting completed tasks.

But there's a problem…

Jira’s built-in burndown chart only tracks sprints, not the bigger picture of the entire release.

❌ It doesn’t show cross-sprint progress. It doesn’t give a clear view of the entire version’s completion. It forces you to manually piece together multiple reports to answer one simple question.

That’s when you realize: You need a Burndown Report by Versions.

Why Traditional Sprint Burndown Charts Don’t Cut It

If your team delivers features in versions (releases) rather than just sprints, you’ve likely faced this roadblock:

🚫 Jira’s default burndown charts only track sprint progress-not releases.
🚫 No single view to track work across multiple sprints for a given version.
🚫 Stakeholders and managers want real-time release tracking without Jira deep dives.

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a real-time burndown chart for each version-showing exactly how much work remains, whether you're ahead or behind, and when you’ll likely finish?

That’s exactly what Report Hub’s Burndown Report by Versions does. 

What This Report Can Do & How It Helps

A Burndown Report by Versions in Report Hub isn’t just a chart-it’s a valuable tool for Agile teams managing releases.

🔥 Predict Release Completion – Know if you’re on track or need to adjust scope/resources.
🔥 Identify Bottlenecks Early – Spot slowdowns in real time before they delay the release.
🔥 Monitor Cross-Sprint Progress – See work burned down across multiple sprints for a full version view.
🔥 Improve Sprint Planning – Adjust sprint goals based on version progress to avoid last-minute crunch.
🔥 Boost Transparency – Provide a clear, visual status update for stakeholders-without Jira gymnastics.

Key Questions This Report Answers

• Are we completing work at the expected pace?

• If we continue at this rate, will we finish on time?

• What’s causing delays, and where should we focus?

• How much scope creep has been added during the release?

With real-time visibility, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban teams can make data-driven decisions to ensure smooth delivery.

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When Would You Use a Burndown Report by Versions?

✅ Tracking a product release that spans multiple sprints.
✅ Monitoring progress on large features that need multiple iterations.
✅ Providing clear release updates to stakeholders and executives.
✅ Spotting delays before they turn into project roadblocks.

Sounds like what you need? Let’s set it up in Report Hub! 👇

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How to Create a Burndown Report by Versions with 3 easy steps in Report Hub

It takes just a few clicks to set up a powerful, automated burndown report for your releases. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Report Hub & Choose the Burndown Chart

1️⃣ Navigate to Report Hub in Jira.
2️⃣ Click “Add Report” and select “Burndown Chart” from the list.

🎯 Pro Tip: Report Hub lets you group data by versions, projects, or custom filters.

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Step 2: Choose Data Source and Parameters

1️⃣ Select the Jira project and a version you want to track.
2️⃣  Set the time range to align with your version’s start and release dates.
3️⃣  Define your key metric for tracking progress:

• Story Points (for effort estimation)

• Issue Count (for tracking task completion)

• Time Estimates (for teams using logged hours)

By selecting the right parameters, you get a clear, version-wide view of work progress across multiple sprints.

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Step 3: Save & Share the Report

✅ Configure and click “Save”

What Solutions Can This Report Bring?

💡 Spot & Fix Delays Early
If the burndown line stalls or flattens, there’s a risk of missing the deadline. Find blockers fast and allocate resources accordingly.

📢 Keep Stakeholders Aligned
No more vague updates. Show a clear, interactive report that speaks for itself.

🎯 Optimize Future Releases
Identify patterns in past burndown data to refine team velocity predictions and improve forecasting.

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Improve Your Release Tracking

If Jira’s standard burndown charts don’t provide the full picture of your release progress, exploring alternative reporting options can help.

💡 How do you track your releases in Jira? Share your insights in the comments!