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How to Query the Subtasks in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to find all subtasks in Jira using a JQL query.

Quick summary

To query subtasks in Jira, navigate to Filters in the left-hand panel, open Search Work Items, switch to JQL mode, and run the query issuetype = Subtask to instantly retrieve all subtasks in your project.


Steps

  1. On Jira's main home page, go to the left-hand panel and click Filters.
  2. Choose Search Work Items to proceed to the search interface.
  3. Select JQL as the search mode.
  4. Click the search bar and type the query: issuetype = Subtask.
  5. Click the Search button to process your request.
  6. View all subtasks in your Jira space displayed as the query results.

📌 Why this matters

Querying subtasks in Jira using JQL gives teams precise visibility into granular work items that are often buried within parent issues. The issuetype = Subtask filter lets project managers and developers instantly surface all child tasks across a project without manual browsing. This capability is essential for tracking progress, identifying bottlenecks, and reporting on task-level work in agile and software development workflows. Mastering JQL subtask queries helps teams get more out of Jira's powerful issue-tracking system with minimal effort.
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