How to Install a Plugin in Jira

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add and activate a plugin in your Jira workspace.

Quick summary

Installing a plugin in Jira takes just a few clicks through the Apps menu and Atlassian Marketplace. This guide walks you through finding, selecting, and activating a Jira app with a free trial in under a minute.

Steps

On Jira's main home page, navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Apps'.
Click 'Explore More Apps' to open the Atlassian Marketplace.
Find and select the app you want to install from the marketplace listing.
Click 'Try It Free' in the top-right corner of the app page.
Confirm the Jira site where you want to install the app, then click 'Review'.
Click 'Start Free Trial' to proceed with the installation.
The selected Jira plugin will be successfully installed on your site.

📌 Why this matters

Installing plugins in Jira unlocks powerful workflow extensions — from smart checklists to automation tools — that go beyond Jira's out-of-the-box capabilities. The Atlassian Marketplace offers thousands of apps that integrate directly into your existing Jira projects with no complex setup. Teams can trial any plugin for free before committing, making it easy to evaluate tools that improve sprint planning, issue tracking, and team collaboration. Knowing how to install and activate Jira plugins quickly helps project managers and developers customize their workspace without needing admin support.

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