Statuses

Every thread in Plain has a status that reflects where it sits in your support workflow. Statuses keep your queue organized and drive SLA timers so your team always knows what needs attention and what can wait.

There are three status groups: Todo, Snoozed, and Done.

This guide explains what each status means, when to use it, and how it fits into a modern B2B support flow.

Todo

Todo threads are active and require action from your team.

Needs first response

The thread has been created, but the customer hasn't received any reply yet. This is where First Response Time SLAs apply.

Needs next response

The customer has replied, and it's your turn to respond. This is where Next Response Time SLAs apply.

Investigating

Your team is working on the request internally. Use this status when a thread needs deeper technical investigation before you can reply.

Close the loop

The thread is linked to a known issue that has now been resolved. Plain moves threads to this status automatically so you can follow up with the customer.

Snoozed Statuses

Snoozed threads are temporarily paused and won't surface in your active queue.

Waiting for customer

You've responded and are waiting on the customer to reply.

Paused for later

You've intentionally paused the thread.

Done

Done threads are closed and no longer require action.

Done

The issue is resolved, and you've marked the thread as complete. This status feeds into reporting, helps clear your queue, and provides clarity across your team. If the customer replies again, the thread will reopen automatically.

Ignored

The thread isn't a support request and has been explicitly ignored. Ignored threads are silenced – they won't trigger notifications, affect metrics, or move statuses. This is ideal for keeping your support workflow clean in multi-use Slack channels or integrations.