A simpler left sidebar for new Jira users
⏳ Rolling Out
Product: Jira platform
| Announced | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Rollout started | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Rollout ended | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Source | Atlassian blog ↗ |
Description
Section titled “Description”We’re simplifying the left sidebar for people who are new to Jira. This update reduces the number of items shown in the sidebar, making it easier to get started and find what you need. To see the simplified sidebar: Sign in to Jira as a new customer. Look at the left side of your screen to view the updated sidebar. Explore the available options to start your work.
Status history
Section titled “Status history”| Date | Status | Week |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |
| 16 Mar 2026 | ✅ Rollout Complete | ↗ |
| 23 Mar 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |
| 30 Mar 2026 | ✅ Rollout Complete | ↗ |
| 6 Apr 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |
| 13 Apr 2026 | ✅ Rollout Complete | ↗ |
| 20 Apr 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |
| 27 Apr 2026 | ✅ Rollout Complete | ↗ |
| 4 May 2026 | ⏳ Rolling Out | ↗ |