I’m working on automation across more than ten different products and I’m using Jira with a Kanban workflow setup. Since there are no sprints, everything goes through a Kanban board system. I need to create separate dashboards for each project but I’m hitting some roadblocks. The main issue is that I want to track many different metrics and data breakdowns, but Jira won’t let me add more gadgets to a single dashboard. I keep getting an error about reaching the gadget limit. My goal is to build multiple dashboards per project where each dashboard focuses on specific categories of data. I also want to organize these dashboards in groups so they’re easier to navigate. This whole setup needs to work across all ten plus projects I’m managing. Has anyone found a good way to structure this kind of dashboard organization in Jira?
Yeah, the gadget limit sucks but I found a decent workaround. Don’t try to cram everything into one dashboard - use hierarchies instead. I set up a master overview that links to specialized sub-dashboards for each project. Each sub focuses on one thing: workflow metrics, team performance, or issue resolution rates. I use consistent prefixes and put navigation links in the dashboard descriptions to jump between related ones. The real game changer? Shared filters with complex JQL queries that pull data across multiple projects. You get focused dashboards but can still see the big picture when you need it. Takes time upfront but scales way better than shoving everything into single dashboards.
agreed! using folders is a smart idea. prioritize key metrics for each prjct so u don’t hit the gadget cap. also, if ur company has any data tools, def use them for more detailed insights!
I’ve hit the same wall with Jira dashboards across multiple projects. Here’s what actually works: create a solid naming system with project codes and purpose - like “PROJ-A-Performance” or “PROJ-B-Quality.” Saves tons of time when you’re juggling dozens of dashboards. For the gadget limits, ditch the single-purpose charts. Use filter results gadgets with smart JQL queries instead - they’ll show way more data in less space. Also, don’t sleep on the sharing and favoriting features for quick access to your most-used dashboards. Bottom line: pick the metrics that actually matter for each project phase. Trying to track everything just creates noise.