Dashboard Gadget
The Easy Progress – Hill Chart for Jira gadget brings your hill charts directly to Jira dashboards. Use it to track progress on key issues (Initiatives, Epics, or Tasks) and their child issues - all in one visual snapshot 📊 .
➤ Add the Gadget to Your Dashboard
Go to your Jira Dashboard.
Click “Edit”
Click “Add gadget”.
Search for “Easy Progress”.
Click “Add”, then Close the gadget browser.
➤ Configure the Gadget
Click “Configure” on the gadget.
In the JQL query field, enter a Jira Query Language (JQL) statement that returns parent issues (e.g., Initiatives, Epics, or Tasks).
Example:SQLproject = Development AND issuetype = Initiative AND statusCategory != Done
Click “Save”.
The gadget will render a hill chart for each issue returned by your JQL. Each chart includes its child issues automatically.

You may control which items to show on the chart by clicking the “Cog” icon ⚙️, just like in the initial setup of your Hill Chart Issue View. Settings are saved per issue and synchronized with Issue View.
✅ What You’ll See
One or more hill charts, depending on your JQL results.
Each chart corresponds to the progress of parent and child issues, showing:
The issue type
The issue summary
A clickable link to open the full issue in Jira
Child issues appear as draggable points on the hill chart:
Drag the dots to update their progress position.
Add a comment to explain the progress change (optional).
To view full details and history:
Click the parent issue link above the chart.
Open the issue in Jira to see child issues and progress comments.
Enjoy improved clarity and visibility across various Hill Charts on your Jira Dashboard with your team using the Easy Progress gadget! 🎉
Need Help?
Reach out via the Customer Portal for assistance 🛟