Find work items with attached forms using JQL in Jira Cloud

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Summary

Here is a way to use JQL to get a list of work items that use forms and have values inside them. This JQL will give you the actual work items where Forms are being used and not just Enabled.

Solution

Use "Total Forms" in JQL

To find work items that actually have forms (not just form-enabled projects), run the JQL "Total forms" > 0.

See the types of forms used on each work item

After running the JQL, use the Columns picker to add Locked Form, Open Form, Submitted Form, and Total Forms to see the form state for each work item.

Save the "Total forms" > 0 search as a filter (or board quick-filter) so admins can monitor form usage over time without re-typing the JQL.

Updated on July 31, 2026

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