Bubblechart
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The Bubble Chart is a multi-dimensional chart type used to visualize relationships between three or more variables within a two-dimensional space. Each data point is represented as a bubble positioned along the X and Y axes, with its size—and optionally color or opacity—representing additional values.
This chart type is ideal for scenarios where understanding the interplay between variables is essential and when a simple scatterplot would not capture the full nuance of the dataset.
📊 Example Use Case
Market positioning analysis (e.g. price vs. performance vs. market share)
Risk vs. impact assessments
Financial growth across regions or categories
Customer segmentation based on behavior and value
Product comparisons across multiple metrics
Drill-down: Reveal more detailed data or navigate to subcategories.
Bubble size: Determines the bubble’s area or diameter based on a numeric value.
Learn how to create a bubblechart using the new design with this step-by-step guide. Explore the interactive walkthrough below to get started quickly, then dive into the full configuration reference table for in-depth details.
Chart Configuration Step-by-Step
Dimension
Bubble category
The bubble category corresponds to a column in your dataset, such as 'Product Type'.
Enable drill-down
Allows users to click on individual bubbles to reveal more detailed data or navigate to subcategories.
Show labels on bubbles
Displays names, categories, or values directly on bubbles for quick identification.
Measure
X-Axis
Represents the horizontal metric—typically a continuous or ordinal variable.
Y-Axis
Represents the vertical metric—used together with the X-axis to define bubble positioning.
Precision
Precision determines the level of detail in how your values are displayed. By default, measures use a .2f format, meaning they are shown with two decimal places.
Example:
A value of 3.14159 will be displayed as 3.14 when using .2f formatting.
Unit
Unit represents the total quantity or category being measured for a KPI. It defines what the values correspond to, providing context for better interpretation.
Sentiment
Four different sentiment statuses (positive, warning, negative, neutral) can be used to color bars, enhancing visual distinction.
Note: Sentiments can be customized in the app theme.
Set bubble size
Adds a third dimension to the chart to visually represent an additional measure such as volume, count, or revenue.
Additional parameters
ID
Unique chart Id
Add complementary value
The complementary value is displayed in the data label, providing additional context and making it easier for viewers to interpret the data at a glance. It is possible to add a precision, an unit and a sentiment.
Add user chart guide
Lead your chart viewers through the narrative of your data.
Chart performance
Technical performance
Style Configuration
Bubbles
Bubbles
Customize the bubble color to align with your branding preferences.
Bubble opacity
Controls the transparency of bubbles to reduce visual clutter and support overlapping data points.
