1. About Status Time and Times
What is Status Time and Times?
Status Time and Times (Cloud) is a powerful time tracking and reporting application designed specifically for Jira Cloud. It seamlessly integrates with your Jira platform to provide comprehensive insights into how your team spends time on issues, helping you identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and make data-driven decisions.
Why Use Status Time and Times?
🚀 Quick Benefits
See where time goes: Track exactly how long issues spend in each status
Identify bottlenecks: Spot workflow problems before they impact delivery
Optimize team performance: Understand workload distribution across team members
Make informed decisions: Use real data instead of guesswork for project planning
💡 Perfect For
Project Managers wanting to monitor team efficiency and project timelines
Team Leaders needing to balance workloads and identify process improvements
Scrum Masters tracking sprint performance and cycle times
Executives requiring high-level insights into development productivity
Core Features
📊 Seven Powerful Report Types
Time-Based Reports:
Time in Status: See how long issues stay in each workflow state
Assignee Time: Track time spent by each team member
Average Time: Calculate mean processing times across issues
Time in Status per Date: Daily breakdown of status duration
Count-Based Reports:
Status Count: Number of issues currently in each status
Transition Count: Frequency of status changes
Status Entrance Date: When issues entered specific statuses
🔍 Flexible Data Filtering
Choose how to query your data:
JQL: Use powerful Jira Query Language for precise results
Quick Filters: Filter by assignee, reporter, or project
Saved Filters: Use your existing Jira filters
📈 Multiple View Options
Table View: Detailed spreadsheet-style data with sorting and filtering
Charts: Visual representations including bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts
Pivot Tables: Interactive data analysis with drag-and-drop dimensions
🗓️ Smart Work Calendars
Business Hours: Define working hours for accurate time calculations
Holidays: Exclude non-working days from time tracking
Multiple Calendars: Support different schedules for different teams
Timezone Awareness: Accurate calculations across global teams
How It Works
1. Install and Access
The app appears in your Jira navigation once installed - no complex setup required.
2. Choose Your Data
Select what you want to analyze using filters, JQL, or project selection.
3. Pick Your Report
Choose from seven report types based on what insights you need.
4. Analyze Results
View data in tables, charts, or pivot tables - export for further analysis.
Common Use Cases
Sprint Retrospectives
"How long did stories spend in code review?"
"Which team member handled the most critical bugs?"
"What's our average cycle time for features?"
Process Improvement
"Where do the issues get stuck in our workflow?"
"Have we achieved the SLA targets?"
"How has our delivery speed changed over time?"
Resource Planning
"Who has capacity for additional work?"
"What's the realistic timeline for this project?"
"How should we staff the next sprint?"
Executive Reporting
"What's our team's efficiency trend?"
"How efficient is our development process?"
"Where should we invest in process improvement?"
Time Calculation Options
Business vs Calendar Time
Calendar Time: 24/7 continuous time tracking
Business Time: Only calculate the configured working hours
Flexible Formats
Days, hours, minutes (e.g., "2d 4h 30m")
Decimal formats (e.g., "2.5 days")
Custom formats to meet your organization's standards
Getting Started
Access the App: Find "Status Time and Times" in your Jira navigation
Set Permissions: Ensure your team has appropriate access levels
Configure Calendars: Set up work schedules if using business time calculations
Run Your First Report: Start with a simple "Time in Status" report
Explore and Analyze: Try different report types and visualization options
Security and Permissions
The app includes granular permission controls:
Reports Access: Control who can view and generate reports
Calendar Management: Manage work schedule configurations
Permission Administration: Control access to permission settings
Advanced Settings: Manage system-wide configurations
Status Time and Times converts your Jira data into actionable insights, empowering you to establish more efficient processes and achieve superior results.