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📈 Reports Guide – Colored Time In Status

The Colored Time In Status Reports give you complete visibility into how your work items evolve over time.
With multiple report types covering statuses, assignees, and transitions, you can analyze performance, detect bottlenecks, and improve workflows.




Report Types

1. 🟦 Status Reports

Status Reports help you measure how issues flow through different statuses in your process.

  • Time in Status : Shows the total duration each issue spent in every status.

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  • Average Time : Provides the average duration issues stay in a status.

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  • Time in Status per Date :Tracks how long issues stayed in each status over time.

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  • Status Count : Displays how many times issues entered each status.

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  • Status Entrance Date : Records the date an issue entered a status.

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  • Status Change Duration : Measures how long it took to transition from one status to another.

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  • Time in Status Per Time Grain : Groups time-in-status data by week.

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  • Average Time in Status Per Time Grain : Shows average duration per status within a selected time grain.

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2. 👤 Assignee Reports

Assignee Reports allow you to analyze workload distribution and time spent with each team member.

  • Assignee Time – Displays total time issues remained with each assignee.

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  • Time With Assignee Per Time Grain : Groups time spent with assignees by week

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  • Assignee Count : Shows how many times issues were reassigned between team members.

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  • Average Time With Assignee : Provides the average time issues stayed with each assignee.

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  • Average Time With Assignee Per Time Grain : Displays average time grouped by week.

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3. 🔄 Transition Reports

Transition Reports help you understand workflow changes and process efficiency.

  • Transition Count : Shows how many times issues transitioned between statuses.

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  • Transition Date : Records the exact date an issue transitioned.

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  • Transition Details : Provides detailed history of all transitions per issue.

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  • Status Change Duration : Measures the time taken between specific status changes.

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  • First Transition To Assignee : Captures the first time an issue was assigned to a specific user.

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  • First Transition From Assignee : Shows when an issue first left a specific assignee.

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  • Last Transition To Assignee : Records the most recent assignment to a user.

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  • Last Transition From Assignee : Displays the last time an issue was removed from an assignee.

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  • First Transition To Status : Marks the first entry of an issue into a status.

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  • First Transition From Status : Records the first time an issue left a status to other.

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  • Last Transition To Status : Shows the most recent entry into a status.

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  • Last Transition From Status : Tracks the last time an issue left a status.

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Table & Chart Views

Every report in Colored Time In Status can be viewed in two different formats:

1. 📋 Table View

The Table View provides detailed, structured data in a row-and-column format.

  • Best for precise analysis and when you need exact values.

  • Useful for exporting data to CSV for further reporting or auditing.

  • Ideal for issue-level tracking ( how long each ticket spent in a status).


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2. 📊 Chart View

The Chart View transforms data into visual insights.

  • Best for identifying trends, bottlenecks, or workload distribution at a glance.

  • Supports multiple chart types such as bar charts, pie charts, and trend lines.

  • Ideal for presentations and sharing insights with stakeholders.


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When to Use Each

Both views serve different purposes depending on the audience and the type of insight you need. Here’s how to decide:

📋 Table View , For Precision & Analysis

Use the Table View when:

  • You need accurate, raw numbers to analyze performance.

  • Auditors, analysts, or managers require detailed issue-by-issue tracking.

  • You want to export structured data (CSV) for reporting outside Jira.

  • Ideal for internal use by project managers, analysts, or QA teams.



📊 Chart View , For Clarity & Communication

Use the Chart View when:

  • Visual storytelling is needed for sprint reviews, management reports, or team updates.

  • You’re presenting insights to Clients who prefer visuals over raw data.

  • Perfect for team leads, executives, or during sprint retrospectives.

Pro Tip: Many teams combine both using Table View for in-depth analysis and Chart View for communicating the key takeaways.



Conclusion

The Colored Time In Status Reports provide a 360° view of your Jira workflows. Whether you need to track time in status, monitor team workload, or audit transitions, these reports combine precision data and clear visuals to help you make better decisions.

With both table and chart views, your reports are not only accurate but also easy to interpret and share with stakeholders.



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