1. About Status Time and Times

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

  1. Access the App: Find "Status Time and Times" in your Jira navigation

  2. Set Permissions: Ensure your team has appropriate access levels

  3. Configure Calendars: Set up work schedules if using business time calculations

  4. Run Your First Report: Start with a simple "Time in Status" report

  5. 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.