🔷 What the New “Runs on Atlassian” Marketplace Badge Means — and Why It Matters for You

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Today, Atlassian officially rolled out the "Runs on Atlassian" badge across the Marketplace — and while it might look like just a small visual update, it actually marks the beginning of a new era for Jira and Confluence apps.

This new badge signals something deeper: a shift toward safer, faster, and more trustworthy cloud experiences — powered entirely by Atlassian’s own infrastructure. For customers, it offers a clear way to identify apps that meet Atlassian’s highest standards for security, scalability, and reliability.

And for developers like us, it represents the direction the ecosystem is heading — one where privacy-first, cloud-native design is no longer optional, but expected.

So what does “Runs on Atlassian” really mean — and why should it matter to you? Let’s break it down.

What “Runs on Atlassian” Actually Means — and Why It Was Created

At its core, the “Runs on Atlassian” badge means that an app is fully hosted and executed on Atlassian’s own cloud infrastructure — specifically built using Forge, their secure, serverless app development platform.

This isn’t just a technical distinction. It’s a major step toward aligning apps with Atlassian’s vision for the future of its cloud ecosystem: more secure, more performant, and more integrated by default.

So why introduce this now?

Because as more companies rely on Atlassian tools to manage sensitive work and critical data, trust has become non-negotiable. Apps built on Forge and that qualify as “Runs on Atlassian” — and that distinction matters — don’t rely on third-party servers. They inherit Atlassian’s security model, compliance standards, and performance characteristics right out of the box.

And crucially, they also benefit from automatic data residency, ensuring customer data stays within defined geographic regions — without any extra configuration or complexity.

What’s more, apps that run on Atlassian never expose customer data to app vendors. Access to user content is strictly scoped, audited, and completely isolated from the developers themselves — by design. This isn’t optional or configurable; it’s built into the architecture of how these apps work.

In other words, the badge isn’t just a signal of where an app runs.
It’s a sign of how seriously it takes your trust.

How to Find “Runs on Atlassian” Apps — and What to Look For

Now that the badge is live, Atlassian has made it easy to find apps that meet these elevated standards.

When browsing the Atlassian Marketplace, you’ll notice a filter at the top of the search panel — under the search box — called Trust Signals. Within that, you can select “Runs on Atlassian” to filter results and see only apps officially verified as running on Atlassian’s own infrastructure:

In addition, every app listing displays the Runs on Atlassian badge prominently on its card in search results or app lists — making it easy to identify trusted apps no matter where you encounter them in the Marketplace:

When you open the app details page, you’ll see the badge again — clearly visible near the app title and other trust signals, reaffirming the app’s compliance and security status:

When evaluating apps, this badge helps you cut through the noise. It’s a fast, visible way to know that an app is built for the future of Atlassian Cloud — and takes your team’s trust seriously from the ground up.

JetTime as an Example: Why We Chose the “Runs on Atlassian” Path from Day One

From the very beginning, we built JetTime to fully embrace Atlassian’s cloud-first vision. Choosing to develop on Forge and meet the “Runs on Atlassian” criteria wasn’t just a technical decision — it was a commitment to privacy, security, and seamless integration for our customers.

By aligning with this program from day one, JetTime ensures:

• Data residency and compliance out of the box

• No exposure of customer data to third parties

• High performance and reliability within Atlassian’s infrastructure

This badge reflects our dedication to building a privacy-first, trustworthy app that teams can rely on — now and in the future.

🌎 You can check out JetTime on the Atlassian Marketplace.

💬 Let’s Discuss!

Share your thoughts about the “Runs on Atlassian” in the comments below. We’re all learning together how to build a more secure, privacy-first Atlassian ecosystem.

[Sami Shaik]

Thanks @Anton from JetHeads_io

It's a very useful information.

[Anton from JetHeads_io]

@Sami Shaik Thanks! 🙌🙌