Reopen Rate Momentum Indicator

Reopen rate is a quality metric that lags behind the actual quality problems — it shows you what went wrong last sprint, not what is about to go wrong. But the trend in reopen rate — whether it's rising or falling — is a leading indicator for the next few sprints. A rising trend now means more rework is coming.

What you can conclude

• A rising reopen rate momentum (8-week MA higher than 4-week MA) indicates quality is deteriorating — expect more rework in coming sprints.
• A falling reopen rate momentum indicates quality is improving — past interventions are having a positive effect.
• A flat momentum with a high absolute rate indicates a stable but unacceptable quality baseline — the team has normalized to a high rework rate.

How this chart works

Line chart showing weekly reopen rate per project with 4-week and 8-week moving averages. The relationship between the two moving averages reveals the direction of momentum. Use the date and project filters to focus on specific teams.