Worklogs Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets

Installation

Here are the steps to install the Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets app from the Atlassian Marketplace:

1. Access the Atlassian Marketplace

• Open your browser and go to the Atlassian Marketplace.

2. Find the App

• Use the search bar and type “Votazz or “Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets by Votazz”

• Select the app from the search results.
  
  

  

3. Choose Your Jira Instance

• On the app's page, click Try it free or Get it now.

• Select the Jira instance you want to install the app on and click Continue.

4. Log in to Your Jira Instance

• Log in to your Jira Cloud instance if you're not already logged in.

5. Access the App

• Once installed, you can find the “WL - Worklog Reports” & “WL - Timesheets” app under the Apps section in the Jira navigation bar.

Install the Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets by Votazz app and create easy and powerful Worklog reports

Worklogs Reports

Open “Apps” from your top Navigation bar. You will find “WL - Worklogs Report”, “WL - Timesheets” submenus. Please click as per you need.

Worklogs Report :

Clicking on “WL - Worklogs Reports” will navigate to the below screen. Select the Project/Issue created Dates/Issues Type/Status to view the report.

Additional Filter Criteria provides the options to select Worklogs Created Date range/Period Grouping/Category/Group By

Export to Excel : The report provides the facility to Export to Excel. The Time values in report are exported by default in Hours only to Excel

Settings : The time value in reports can be changed in Settings screen. They can be seen in Hours/Days & Jira default format

Timesheets :

By default the Timesheets reports open with list of issues where current users is the author or assignee and issue status is not done

Clicking on “WL - Timesheets” will navigate to the below screen.

Additional Filter Criteria provides the options to select Worklogs Created Date range

Export to Excel : The report provides the facility to Export to Excel. The Time values in report are exported by default in Hours only to Excel

Settings : The time value in reports can be changed in Settings screen. They can be seen in Hours/Days & Jira default format

Install the Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets by Votazz app and create easy and powerful Worklog reports

Dashboard Gadget

Worklogs Time Report gadget can be added on Dashboards by clicking on Dashboards → <Your Dashboard Name> → Add Gadget. In the “Add a Gadget PopUp”, search for Votazz and it will show all the available gadgets which can be added.

Worklogs Report Gadget Configuration

WorkLogs Report Gadget

Install the Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets by Votazz app and create easy and powerful Worklog reports

Worklogs Report Settings

Settings for the app can be configured at two places:

1. Global Settings : Navigate to Settings → Apps page. You will find Worklogs Reports → Settings link on the left navigation bar, as per screen shot below.

2. User Level Settings : User can override Global Settings, by changing the settings from any of the Agile Tools pages by clicking on the gear icon as below. The settings are per user and are cached locally on each user’s machine.

Install the Worklog Time Tracking in Jira & Timesheets by Votazz app and create easy and powerful Worklog reports

FAQs

1. What is the Worklogs Jira app?

The Worklogs Jira app helps teams track, manage, and analyze time logged on Jira issues. It provides insights into work hours, project efforts, and resource allocation.

2. Who can use the Worklogs app?

Any Jira user with the appropriate permissions can use Worklogs, but admins may need to configure settings for team-wide usage in the Global Settings as mentioned in the Worklogs Report Settings page.

3. Can I edit or delete logged work?

Yes, if you have the required permissions, you can edit or delete your worklogs from the app as mentioned in the link → How to edit time spent (worklogs)

4. Can I log time for other team members?

This depends on your Jira permissions. Admins can enable the ability to log time on behalf of other users.

5. How can I view my worklogs?

You can view your worklogs under WL - Timesheets menu.

6. Can I generate reports?

Yes, the app provides customizable reports based on date ranges, users, projects, and more.

7. Can I export worklogs?

Yes, worklogs can be exported in CSV format for further analysis.

8. Why can’t I log time on an issue?

• Ensure the issue is not in a restricted status (e.g., Closed).

• Check if your user role allows time logging.

• Verify that time tracking is enabled for your Jira project.

Worklogs Attributes

Worklog Attributes are available with advanced license for the app. Below is the comparison between standard license and advanced license features.

What are Worklog Attributes?

Worklog Attributes let you add extra details to your time entries in Jira.

Instead of just logging time spent, you can now capture additional context like:

• Whether the work is billable

• Which customer the work is for

• What type of activity was performed

This helps your team track time more accurately and generate more meaningful reports.

Note: This feature is available only in the Advanced version of the app.

Why should you use it?

Without attributes, all worklogs look the same.

With attributes, you can:

• Separate billable vs non-billable time

• Track effort across customers or projects

• Understand how time is spent on different activities

• Improve reporting and decision-making

What does it look like?

When logging time, you’ll see additional fields (attributes) alongside the usual worklog fields.

For enabling the Votazz Attributes, pls navigate to Jira Admin Time Tracking settings and change it to Votazz as shown below:

How to log time with attributes

1. Open an issue in Jira

2. Click Log Work

3. Enter time spent as usual

4. Fill in the attribute fields (if available)

5. Click Save

If an attribute is marked as required, you must fill it before saving.

Types of attributes you may see

Depending on how your admin configured them, attributes can appear as:

• Dropdowns (e.g., Billable / Non-Billable)

• Multi-select fields (choose multiple values)

• Text fields (enter custom input)

• Number fields (e.g., cost or units)

Common examples

Here are some typical attributes you might encounter:

• Billable Status → Billable / Non-Billable

• Customer Name → Client A, Client B

• Activity Type → Development, Testing, Meeting

• Cost Center → Marketing, Engineering

Tips for best usage

• Select the correct values while logging time to ensure accurate reports

• Avoid leaving fields blank if they are important for your team

• Use consistent values (especially in text fields)

• When unsure, follow your team’s time tracking guidelines

How this helps you

Using worklog attributes makes your work more visible and valuable:

• Your effort can be properly accounted for

• Reports become more accurate and useful

• Managers can make better planning decisions

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