Why this shape: One measure across a handful of periods. Bars sit on a zero baseline so the eye compares heights honestly.
Show the data
| Label | Net revenue |
|---|---|
| Jan | 48,200 |
| Feb | 51,600 |
| Mar | 49,300 |
| Apr | 58,800 |
| May | 63,400 |
| Jun | 61,900 |
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Chart Examples
Twelve chart examples with real data behind them, each one labelled with the question it answers and why that chart type fits. Open any example in the editor to change the numbers and take the result with you.
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Twelve charts, each with the data that produced it and the reason that shape was chosen. Hover any chart to read exact values; open one in the editor to change the numbers.
- Plan
- Actual
Why this shape: Two series on the same scale and the same unit — grouped bars with a 2px gap, never two y-axes.
Show the data
| Label | Plan | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 150,000 | 149,100 |
| Q2 | 165,000 | 171,400 |
| Q3 | 180,000 | 168,900 |
| Q4 | 195,000 | 203,200 |
- North America
- Europe
- Greater China
- Southeast Asia
- Other
Why this shape: Parts of one whole, five slices, and the shares differ enough to read. Every slice carries its own percentage label.
Show the data
| Label | Revenue |
|---|---|
| North America | 412,000 |
| Europe | 268,000 |
| Greater China | 197,000 |
| Southeast Asia | 96,000 |
| Other | 41,000 |
- Organic
- Paid
Why this shape: Change over many closely spaced points. Lines show the shape of the trend; bars would turn it into a picket fence.
Show the data
| Label | Organic | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| W1 | 1,820 | 1,240 |
| W2 | 1,910 | 1,190 |
| W3 | 2,040 | 1,310 |
| W4 | 1,980 | 1,420 |
| W5 | 2,210 | 1,380 |
| W6 | 2,380 | 1,290 |
| W7 | 2,450 | 1,340 |
| W8 | 2,610 | 1,410 |
| W9 | 2,570 | 1,520 |
| W10 | 2,840 | 1,470 |
| W11 | 3,010 | 1,390 |
| W12 | 3,180 | 1,350 |
Why this shape: Long category names. Horizontal bars give the labels room instead of tilting them 45°.
Show the data
| Label | Units |
|---|---|
| Atlas Pro Bundle | 4,820 |
| Beacon Analytics Seat | 4,310 |
| Cedar Starter Kit | 3,760 |
| Delta Field Sensor | 2,940 |
| Everest Support Plan | 2,180 |
| Fjord Data Pack | 1,640 |
| Granite Console | 1,120 |
- Content
- Paid search
- Events
- Tooling
- Partnerships
Why this shape: Same job as a pie, but the hole holds the total — useful when the absolute number matters as much as the split.
Show the data
| Label | Budget |
|---|---|
| Content | 180,000 |
| Paid search | 240,000 |
| Events | 120,000 |
| Tooling | 65,000 |
| Partnerships | 45,000 |
Why this shape: A running total that only goes up. The fill reads as accumulated volume; the line still carries the exact value.
Show the data
| Label | Accounts |
|---|---|
| Jan | 820 |
| Feb | 1,640 |
| Mar | 2,610 |
| Apr | 3,720 |
| May | 5,010 |
| Jun | 6,480 |
| Jul | 8,120 |
| Aug | 9,940 |
Why this shape: Values cross zero. Bars from the zero line make the negative months obvious — a line chart would hide the sign change.
Show the data
| Label | MoM |
|---|---|
| Feb | 7.1 |
| Mar | -4.5 |
| Apr | 19.3 |
| May | 7.8 |
| Jun | -2.4 |
| Jul | 11.2 |
- 2026-01
- 2026-02
- 2026-03
Why this shape: Three cohorts measured on the same percentage scale. One axis, three lines, a legend plus direct labels at the ends.
Show the data
| Label | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| M1 | 68 | 72 | 75 |
| M2 | 54 | 59 | 63 |
| M3 | 47 | 52 | 57 |
| M4 | 43 | 48 | 53 |
| M5 | 41 | 45 | 51 |
Why this shape: Ranked categories, one measure, sorted descending. Sorting is what makes a category bar chart readable.
Show the data
| Label | Tickets |
|---|---|
| Billing | 1,420 |
| Onboarding | 1,180 |
| Integrations | 940 |
| Exports | 610 |
| Performance | 430 |
| Other | 260 |
- Plan
- Filled
Why this shape: Two series and long team names. Horizontal grouped bars keep both the labels and the comparison legible.
Show the data
| Label | Plan | Filled |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 42 | 37 |
| Customer Success | 18 | 16 |
| Sales | 26 | 21 |
| Marketing | 12 | 11 |
| Finance & Ops | 9 | 9 |
Why this shape: Ordered stages of one quantity — a single-hue ordinal ramp, not six unrelated categorical colours.
Show the data
| Label | Users |
|---|---|
| Visited | 48,200 |
| Started signup | 12,400 |
| Verified email | 9,800 |
| Created a project | 6,100 |
| Ran an analysis | 3,450 |
| Upgraded | 720 |
How to use these examples
- Find the example whose question matches yours — "which is biggest", "how did it move", "what share".
- Read the "why this chart" note. The choice of chart type is the part worth copying, not the colours.
- Click Edit to load the data into the chart maker, swap in your own numbers and download.
The examples by question
- Compare named categories: monthly net revenue, top products, plan vs. actual.
- Show a trend: traffic over time, cumulative sign-ups, headcount plan.
- Show parts of a whole: revenue by region, budget split.
- Show change and distribution: month-over-month change, cohort retention, support volume, conversion funnel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these chart examples in my own work?
Yes. The data is synthetic sample data — edit it, replace it and export the chart for any use.
Which chart type should I copy?
Match the question, not the look. If you are unsure, the chart chooser walks you through it in four questions.
Can I change the data in an example?
Yes. Click Edit on any example to open it in the chart maker with the numbers loaded.
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