Bubblechart

🧭 Overview

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

⭐ Key Features

• Drill-down: Reveal more detailed data or navigate to subcategories.

• Bubble size: Determines the bubble’s area or diameter based on a numeric value.

Configuration

New Bubblechart

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

	Option	How does it work?
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

	Option	How does it work?
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.

Legacy Bubblechart

New vs. Legacy Configuration