Can we create Time-tracking custom fields in JIRA?

[shravya chinthapatla]

Hi Team,

I wanted to create a custom field in JIRA similar to JIRA built in fields (Original estimate , Time spent ,Remaining estimate) to track user wise planned vs actual for each ticket in JIRA.

Please let me know if this can be created.

[Fazila Ashraf · Accepted solution]

Hi @shravya chinthapatla 

It is not possible to create a custom field similar to the time tracking/estimates fields that are built in JIRA.

I have also not seen any plugin vendor who has given this feature.

[Tanya _DevAcrobats_ · Accepted solution]

Hello, @shravya chinthapatla

Have you found a solution yet?

You may use Jira Automation with 'Work Log' trigger to update your custom fields using WorkLog smart values: 

Jira smart values - issues | Cloud automation Cloud | Atlassian Support

The following articles might be useful to you too: 

- Advanced field editing using JSON | Cloud automation Cloud | Atlassian Support

- How to get total time logged into an issue using Automation for Jira | Jira | Atlassian Documentation

[Nataliya Vasyliv_Reliex_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @shravya chinthapatla 

Planned vs Actual possible to track with plugins. One of them is ActivityTimeline plugin

 that contains Planned vs Actual Reports. 

Nataliya, ActivityTimeline Team