# Better Jira

> Much needed interface improvements for Jira Ever wished that large Kanban boards could not be squished? Now you can set your own custom Column width for all of your cards on all of your boards. And you can also resize the card Detail View!!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-jira](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-jira)

## Overview

- **ID:** `better-jira`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** joshwhatk
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 53
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-08-30
- **First published:** 2017-10-27
- **Size:** 143 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/better-jira/)

## Description

Better Jira is a Chrome extension designed to transform your Jira experience by addressing common interface frustrations. With this tool, you can customize your Kanban boards by setting your own column widths, preventing them from being squished and enhancing visibility. It also allows you to resize the detail view of cards effortlessly with a mouse drag, making it easier to focus on task specifics without distractions.

Additionally, Better Jira introduces a Standup Mode that clears away clutter by hiding side navigations, keeping daily standups streamlined and focused. Other helpful features include horizontal scrolling of Kanban boards, opening GitHub links in new tabs, and user-friendly enhancements like keyboard navigation and improved load times. Overall, Better Jira unlocks productivity by keeping Jira's interface flexible and intuitive, adapting the workspace to your preferences.

## Rankings

- #15,715 — Overall
- #8 — jira
- #47 — column
- #108 — beta
- #133 — resize
- #248 — details

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://*.atlassian.net/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/better-jira)