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Jira Cloud · Forge-native

Progress bars for every
Jira issue

Color-coded progress bars — calculated from status, subtasks, or set manually. Instant visibility across your whole backlog.

Free for teams up to 10 users · Status & Subtask types update automatically · Hosted on Atlassian

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Free for up to 10 users
No setup for Status & Subtask types
Jira issue with progress bars

Track progress the way your team actually works

Manual

Manual Progress Bar

Drag a slider to set any percentage from 0–100%. Simple, flexible, always under your control.

  • Design, content, and creative work
  • Tasks with subjective milestones
  • Quick updates during standups
Status-Based

Status Progress Bar

Automatically maps your Jira workflow statuses to percentages. Moves when the issue moves.

  • Teams with well-defined workflows
  • Sprint tracking at a glance
  • Consistent, automated reporting
Subtask

Subtask Progress Bar

Automatically calculates resolved ÷ total subtasks. Works out of the box — no setup needed.

  • Epics and stories with subtasks
  • QA checklists and multi-step tasks
  • Onboarding flows with child issues

Also included

  • Color-coded bars — red → yellow → green as progress increases
  • Configurable color thresholds in Admin Settings
  • Progress columns in Jira list view and backlog
  • Dashboard gadget — project-wide progress overview
  • Subtask details expandable view on each issue
  • JQL-compatible field values for search and filtering

Project-wide visibility at a glance

Add progress bars as columns to any Jira list view or backlog. Scan your entire project in seconds — no opening individual issues.

  • All three field types visible as columns
  • Color-coded bars stay consistent across views
  • Spot red bars immediately — find at-risk work fast
  • Works in backlog, board, and list views
Jira list view with progress bar columns
Jira dashboard gadget

Project health for team leads

The Progress Tracker Overview gadget gives stakeholders a live summary of every issue in a project — with progress values front and center.

  • Add to any Jira dashboard in seconds
  • Three calculation modes: Manual, Status, or Subtask
  • Sortable table — spot lagging items instantly
  • Data refreshes on demand or auto-caches for speed

Running in 3 steps

1

Install

Get the app from the Atlassian Marketplace and confirm the installation on your Jira site.

2

Add Fields

Create progress bar custom fields in Jira Settings and add them to your project screens.

3

Done

Progress bars appear on your issues immediately. Status and Subtask types calculate automatically.

Common questions

Visual Progress Tracker requires Jira Cloud. It is a Forge-native app and runs entirely on Atlassian's infrastructure — no Data Center or Server support.

Yes — completely free for Jira sites with up to 10 users. All three field types and the dashboard gadget are included. For larger teams a free trial is available before any subscription kicks in.

Yes. You can add as many progress bar fields as you want to a screen. A common setup is having a Manual field for high-level estimates and a Subtask field for detailed tracking — both visible on the same issue.

No. The app runs entirely on Atlassian Forge infrastructure. No external servers operated by Janek Behrens are involved. See the Trust Center for details.

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