How to use Linear's activity feed
Learn how to read an issue's activity feed in Linear, see who changed what and when, and subscribe to an issue to follow its future updates.
Quick answer
Open any issue in Linear and scroll to the Activity section below the description. It lists every change in order, such as creation and status moves, with timestamps. Use the Subscribe button to follow the issue, and Change subscribers to see who else is following it. Each entry shows who made the change.
Steps at a glance
- Open an issue from the Active list
- Scroll down to the Activity section
- Read each entry and its timestamp
- Select Subscribe to follow the issue
- Select Change subscribers to manage followers
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Summary
The activity feed is the running history of an issue. It records what changed, who changed it and when, so you can follow an issue without asking around.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open an issue
In the Issues view, stay on the Active tab and click an issue in the list. The issue opens with its title and description on the left and its properties on the right.
Step 2
Scroll to the Activity section
Scroll down past the description until you reach the Activity heading. Everything that has happened to the issue is listed beneath it.
Step 3
Read the activity entries
Each entry has a timestamp and describes one change. You will see when Linear created the issue, and entries from Arclet such as moved from Todo to In Progress. Hover a timestamp to see the exact date and time.
Step 4
Subscribe to the issue
At the right of the Activity heading, click Subscribe to follow the issue. You then get updates when it changes.
Step 5
Manage who follows the issue
Click Change subscribers next to Subscribe to review or adjust the people following the issue.
Why this matters
You open an issue that has been moving for a week and need to know who changed its status and when. The activity feed answers that in seconds, and subscribing means you hear about the next change.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the activity feed in Linear?
It is on each issue page, under the Activity heading below the description.
Does the feed show who made a change?
Yes. Entries name the person who made the change, such as Arclet moved from Todo to In Progress, along with a timestamp.
Related guides
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How to follow or unfollow issues in LinearFollow an issue in Linear with the Subscribe button, check who follows it, then unfollow with Unsubscribe when you no longer need its updates.
How to add comments to issues in LinearLearn how to add a comment to a Linear issue: open the issue, click the comment box under Activity, write your note, and post it with Submit comment.
How to change issue status in LinearChange the status of a Linear issue from Todo to In Progress with the status menu on the issue page, then confirm the move in the activity feed.
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