Queries that return a number

[mark.fincham@ocado.com]

Is it possible to perform a count (on the number) of tickets returned by a JQL query?  I am looking to do direct (within JIRA) analysis of the trends in tickets being completed, over variable time periods.

[Pete Singleton]

You can't return a count from a JQL query, but to analyse trends you can save the filter and use it within a Dashboard Gadget, e.g. a bar chart or Pie Chart, which will then show you the total count.

[Pete Singleton]

In addition, when you run a JQL query the total number of items returned will be shown at the top of the search.

[mark.fincham@ocado.com]

Thanks for getting back to me Pete!