A clearer way to see new comments in work item view
⏳ Rolling Out
Product: Jira platform
| Announced | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Rollout started | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Rollout ended | — |
| Source | Atlassian blog ↗ |
Description
Section titled “Description”This update introduces visual indicators for unread comments when new comments arrive while you are viewing a work item. You will now see a floating button and an unread dot to help you quickly spot new activity without needing to refresh the page. To see the new unread comment indicators in action: Open any work item in Jira. Keep the work item open while someone adds a new comment. If the Activity panel is below your field of view on the screen, a floating button will appear to alert you to
Status history
Section titled “Status history”| Date | Status | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |