January 23rd, 2026
New
Switch between list and tab checklist view! Organize long checklists into structured tabs 😍
📁 Break down long checklists into focused sections
📊 Track progress per checklist tab
👀 Improve readability of checklist
🎯 Help teams focus on one part of the work at a time
January 23rd, 2026
Improved
Checklist items are reset to “To Do” when a Jira issue is cloned.
January 13th, 2026
Improved
Rename and change the color of default checklist statuses to fit your team’s workflow.
November 30th, 2025
Improved
Expand and collapse headers, complete all sub-items under a header, and instantly see progress for each section – all for better structure ✅
November 30th, 2025
New
Add Checklists to Create and Transition Screens!
➕ Create Screen:
Add checklists directly on the issue creation screen
🔀 Transition Screen:
Edit and complete checklist items during issue transitions
Validate checklist completion before allowing the transition
November 29th, 2025
Improved
You can now use Global Checklist Templates in automation rules, making it easier to apply standard checklists across multiple projects 🎉
November 28th, 2025
Improved
Now, importing templates is simpler – just use the “Import checklist templates” action in Jira Automation and provide the template ID⚡️
November 7th, 2025
Security
Smart Checklist is now available on Atlassian Government Cloud, providing enhanced security, compliance, and reliability for US government organizations 🏛️
October 29th, 2025
New
Assign checklist item statuses to specific projects to avoid cluttering global statuses with project-specific needs, and let project admins control their own statuses without relying on a Jira Admin.
On Global Settings:
Assign statuses to specific projects
Project Settings:
Create and manage custom statuses for your project
October 29th, 2025
New
Display a custom message when a checklist validation fails during an issue transition – guiding users to complete required items before moving forward.
