I’ve been using JIRA for a while now and I’m curious about tracking my productivity. Is there a way to see a visual breakdown of how I spent my time on different issues?
For example, I’d like to check how many bugs I tackled last month and see a graph showing the time I put into each one. Does JIRA have this kind of feature? If so, which version do I need?
I know JIRA lets me start and stop progress on tasks, but I’m not sure how to turn that data into something more meaningful. Any tips on how to get this kind of overview would be really helpful. Thanks!
hey, have u tried tempo timesheets? it’s a jira add-on with neat graphs for time tracking. you can easily view time spent on tasks. just install it from the marketplace and give it a try!
Have you looked into the JIRA Reports feature? It’s built-in and might give you what you’re after without needing add-ons. Go to your project, click on Reports, and check out the Time Tracking Report. It shows a breakdown of time spent on issues, which you can filter by date range or issue type. For more detailed visuals, the Workload Pie Chart report is useful - it gives you a clear picture of how your time was distributed across different tasks. These native tools might not be as fancy as some third-party options, but they’re a good starting point and don’t require additional setup or cost. Just make sure you’re consistently logging your time on tasks to get accurate data.
I’ve found that using the Time in Status gadget in JIRA can be really helpful for visualizing time allocation. You can add it to your dashboard and configure it to show how long issues spend in different statuses. This gives you a good overview of where time is being spent across your workflow.
For more detailed tracking, I’ve had success with the Tempo Timesheets add-on. It integrates seamlessly with JIRA and provides powerful reporting features. You can generate charts showing time spent on different issue types, projects, or even individual tasks over any date range you choose.
One tip I’ve learned is to be disciplined about logging time as you go. It’s easy to forget or put it off, but consistent logging makes the reports much more valuable. I’ve found setting a daily reminder helps me stay on top of it.
These tools have really helped me identify bottlenecks in our process and areas where I can improve my own productivity. It takes a bit of setup, but the insights are definitely worth it.