What is the best method for creating diagrams like bar diagrams, pie charts, and line charts in Webflow? Thank you!
TL;DR
- Embed Chart.js via Webflow's Embed component and custom code for fully customizable charts.
- Use Google Sheets or third-party tools like Datawrapper or Flourish to generate charts and embed them with iframes.
- For animated charts, convert After Effects animations to Lottie files and embed using Webflow’s Lottie element with optional CMS integration.
To create bar charts, pie charts, and line charts in Webflow, the best method is to use an embed of a charting library or integrate a third-party tool that outputs charts as embeddable content.
1. Use a Chart Service Like Chart.js via Embed
- Chart.js is a popular JavaScript library for charts (bar, pie, line, etc.).
- Webflow itself doesn't support JavaScript or raw HTML files directly, but you can embed the Chart.js CDN and canvas element using the Embed component.
- You must also add your JavaScript inside the Page Settings > Before Body Tag section or by using custom code blocks on the page.
Note: Webflow doesn’t support rendering JS inside the Embed widget dynamically in preview mode, so test in the published site.
2. Use Google Sheets + Chart Integration
- Create the chart in Google Sheets, then publish it to the web.
- Use the iframe embed code provided by Google to place the chart in a Webflow Embed element.
- Keep in mind iframe embeds from Google might be less customizable in style, but they are easy to implement.
3. Use Third-Party Chart Tools with Embed Capabilities
- Tools like Datawrapper, Flourish, or ChartBlocks allow you to build interactive charts and export them via iframe embed codes.
- These platforms are user-friendly, require no coding, and are great for clean, responsive charts.
- After designing your chart, paste the embed code into a Webflow Embed element.
Popular options:
- Datawrapper – Great for responsive and accessible charts.
- Flourish – Ideal for complex, animated visualizations.
- ChartBlocks – Simple UI for building standard charts quickly.
4. Use CMS + Lottie for Animated Charts (Advanced)
- For data-driven animations, you can convert chart animations into Lottie JSON files (created with Adobe After Effects + Bodymovin).
- Upload the Lottie file in Webflow with the Lottie element.
- Pair this technique with the CMS to simulate dynamic charts (e.g., growing bars when the page loads).
Summary
To create charts in Webflow, the best methods are: (1) embedding Chart.js with custom code for full customization, (2) using iframe-enabled tools like Google Sheets or Datawrapper for ease of use, or (3) using Lottie animations for stylized, animated infographics. Choose based on your preferred level of control, code involvement, and visual styling.