How to create a Jira chart in Confluence
Add a Confluence Jira chart macro, scope its Jira search, and select a chart type that answers a specific delivery question.
Pie, Created vs Resolved and Two Dimensional charts show different relationships. For a release review, a status breakdown is useful only when the query is limited to the actual release scope.
Step-by-step guide
Prepare a defensible issue set
Verify the Jira search returns the release’s work before charting it. The Confluence site must be connected to Jira. A graph over an incorrect filter can appear polished while answering the wrong question.
Insert and configure Jira chart
Edit the review page, find Jira chart in the slash insert menu and configure the Jira source/search. Select Pie for a status mix, Created vs Resolved for incoming versus completed work over time, or Two Dimensional for a cross-tabulation.
Select task-specific display options
For a release status pie, set Chart by to Status and show the chart information so readers can inspect the total. For a support trend instead, choose Created vs Resolved and explicitly set the time period and days previously.
Reconcile and publish
Compare the chart’s totals with the underlying Jira search. Explain the scope and interpretation beside the chart. Publish and ask a representative reviewer to open it; Jira authentication may be required for nonpublic work.
Common mistakes
Comparing charts with different scopes
Before claiming a trend, verify the queries and time windows match. A changed filter can create an apparent improvement.
Sources and verification
Based on product documentation checked on 2026-11-04. This is a documentation-based guide, not a hands-on benchmark. Features and availability can change.