Easy Tech TutsHow to Create a Smart Rich Filter in Jira Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Building interactive Jira dashboards depends on having filters that do more than a basic search. This guide covers creating a Smart Rich Filter, connecting it to your existing saved filters, and adding it to a dashboard gadget.
01Create a Smart Rich Filter
Start the filter creation process from your dashboard or filters area, giving it a name that reflects what it's tracking.
02Connect saved filters
Link the Smart Rich Filter to your existing saved filters so it can pull from queries you've already built.
03Configure smart filtering options
Adjust the smart filtering settings to control how dynamic the filter behaves and what conditions it applies.
04Add dashboard gadgets
Insert the Rich Filter gadget onto your dashboard so the filtered results are visible alongside your other reporting widgets.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Smart Rich Filter in Jira?
It's an enhanced filter type that connects to saved filters and supports dynamic filtering options for more interactive dashboards.
How do I connect a Smart Rich Filter to a saved filter?
During setup, link the Smart Rich Filter to one of your existing saved filters so it can build on that saved query.
Can I add a Smart Rich Filter to a dashboard?
Yes, once created you can add it as a Rich Filter gadget on any dashboard you have edit access to.
Who typically uses Smart Rich Filters in Jira?
Jira administrators, Scrum Masters, and project managers commonly use them to build more interactive reports for their teams.
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