How to Create a Gantt Chart in Jira

Why You Need a Gantt Chart in Jira

Jira’s built-in Timeline view shows tasks on a calendar, but it’s not a Gantt chart. You can’t track dependencies across all four types, visualize the critical path, or compare planned vs. actual with baselines.

A real Gantt chart gives project managers the visibility they need to keep projects on track.

Setting Up Simple Gantt

Full tutorial content coming soon.

Simple Gantt is a Gantt chart app for Jira Cloud built on Atlassian Forge. Here’s how to get started:

1. Install — Find Simple Gantt on the Atlassian Marketplace and install it with one click
2. Create a project — Open Simple Gantt, name your project, and set a JQL query
3. Add dependencies — Link tasks and watch the critical path light up

Key Features

• Dependencies — All four types: Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, Start-to-Finish
• Critical Path — See which tasks determine your project end date
• Baselines — Save snapshots and compare planned vs. actual
• Sprint Overlay — See sprint boundaries on your timeline

What’s Next

Stay tuned for more detailed walkthroughs covering dependency management, baseline tracking, and project health monitoring.