The Colored Time In Status gadget allows you to monitor, filter, and highlight key report types directly in your Jira dashboard.
It’s designed to give teams quick access to time tracking, transitions , assignee performance, and other report all in one place.
With powerful filters, highlighting rules, auto-refresh, and export options, this gadget turns your dashboard into a reporting hub for clarity and decision-making.
Adding the Gadget
Start by placing the gadget on your Jira dashboard so you can begin working with reports.
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Navigate to your Dashboard.
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Click Edit (top-right).
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Select Add a Gadget.
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Search for Colored Time In Status in the gadget directory.
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Click Add to place it on your dashboard.
Configuration Fields
Once added, configure the gadget to display the exact reports you want to track.
Search & Filtering Options
Choose how you want to filter and display report data.
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Advanced Search (JQL): Write precise queries.
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Basic Search: Use quick filtering fields.
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Saved Filters: Reuse Jira filters you already created.
Table Configuration
Control how reports are displayed in your gadget.
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Report Type Selection: Pick which report(s) to display (e.g., Time Spent, Transition Date).
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Line Limit: Decide how many lines to show at once.
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Auto Refresh: Keep reports updated automatically.
💡 Tip: Enable auto-refresh when monitoring live data during sprints.
Highlights
Make important reports stand out with visual rules.
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Define a Name/Description for your highlight.
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Select a Report Type (e.g., Time Spent).
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Set conditions (e.g., “greater than 5 days”).
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Choose a style (color, emoji, border).
📌 Multiple highlights can be combined in one gadget.
Final Step: Save & Preview
Once everything is set, save your configuration to apply it.
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Click Save.
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Your gadget will load the reports with filters and highlights.
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Return anytime to reconfigure.
Rename the Gadget
Give your gadget a clear name so it’s easy to identify on the dashboard.
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Click on the gadget’s title.
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Edit the name.
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Save by clicking the ✔️ check icon.
Reconfigure a Gadget
Update settings anytime to adjust your reporting needs.
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Open the ⋯ (More) menu.
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Select Configure.
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Edit filters, highlights, or report types.
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Save your changes.
Filters and Actions
Fine-tune your reports with filters and manage them with quick actions.
Available Filters
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Report Type: Show only specific reports.
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User/Group Selection: Focus on people or teams.
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Exclude Users: Remove irrelevant accounts.
Actions
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Export: Save data as CSV (spreadsheet) or PNG (snapshot).
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Refresh: Reload to see the latest results.
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Delete Filter: Remove filters instantly.
Customer Use Cases for the Colored Time In Status Gadget
1. ⏱️ Track Time in Status
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Case: A project manager wants to know how long issues stay “In Progress.”
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Use: Apply a report highlight (> 3 days in In Progress → red highlight).
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Benefit: Quickly spot bottlenecks and take action before delays grow.
2. 🧑💻 Monitor Team Workload
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Case: A team lead wants to balance work between developers.
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Use: Use Assignee Time to see how long issues remain assigned to each person.
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Benefit: Identify overloaded teammates .
3. 🚨 Watch SLA Compliance
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Case: A support manager tracks high-priority tickets close to SLA breach.
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Use: Create a highlight ( SLA < 4h left → ⚠️ Warning style).
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Benefit: Ensure deadlines are never missed and keep customers satisfied.
4. 🔍 Audit Transitions
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Case: A scrum master reviews how many times an issue moved between statuses.
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Use: Use the Transition Count Report
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Benefit: Detect process unclear workflow rules.
Conclusion
The Colored Time In Status gadget is a complete reporting tool that brings clarity to your Jira dashboard. With filters, highlights, and exports, it makes data actionable and easy to share.
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