Business Charts for Grafana
August 31, 2025 Β· View on GitHub

Business Charts is a powerful Grafana plugin that integrates the Apache ECharts library to create dynamic, interactive visualizations for your dashboards. Built with pure JavaScript and lightweight rendering via zrender, this plugin offers a wide variety of chart types and advanced statistical tools to enhance business data analysis.
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π Key Features
- Monaco Code Editor: Customize charts using JavaScript for Grafana data frames, JSON for configurations, and theme adjustments.
- Code Assistance: Enjoy autocomplete for parameters and variables.
- Rendering Options: Choose between SVG and Canvas renderers for optimal performance.
- Interactivity: Leverage variables and locationService for dynamic visualizations.
- Maps: Includes USA and World GeoJSON maps, with support for dynamically loading additional maps.
- External Map APIs: Integrate with Baidu, Gaode, and Google Maps (API key required).
- Extensions:
- ECharts-GL: 3D plots, globe visualizations, and WebGL acceleration.
- ecStat: Advanced statistical and data mining tools.
- Liquid Fill Chart: Visualize percentages with fluid animations.
- Wordcloud: Create engaging word cloud charts.
- Real-Time Updates: Support for streaming data sources and Grafana Live.
- Theming: Seamlessly adapts to Grafanaβs light and dark themes.
- ECharts Version: Powered by Apache ECharts 5.5.1.
Explore Examples
Discover over 100 ready-to-use chart examples at echarts.volkovlabs.io.
π Requirements
| Plugin Version | Compatible Grafana Versions |
|---|---|
| Business Charts 7.x | Grafana 11 or 12 |
| Business Charts 6.x | Grafana 10 or 11 |
| Apache ECharts 5.x | Grafana 9 or 10 |
| Apache ECharts 3.x/4.x | Grafana 8.5 or 9 |
π οΈ Installation
Install the Business Charts plugin via the Grafana Plugins Catalog or using the Grafana CLI:
grafana-cli plugins install volkovlabs-echarts-panel
After installation, restart Grafana and add the Business Charts panel to your dashboard.
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π Documentation
Dive into detailed guides to make the most of Business Charts:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Charts Function | Configure core Apache ECharts functions. |
| Visual Editor | Create charts effortlessly with the Visual Editor. |
| Examples | Start with ready-made Apache ECharts examples. |
| Features | Explore all plugin capabilities. |
| Maps | Learn to work with various map types. |
| Tutorials | Follow step-by-step guides. |
| Release Notes | Stay updated with the latest features and fixes. |
π Business Suite for Grafana
Business Charts is part of the Business Suite, a collection of open-source Grafana plugins by Volkov Labs. Designed for common business needs, these plugins feature intuitive interfaces, detailed documentation, and supporting video tutorials.
π Acknowledgments
Apache ECharts, ECharts, Apache, the Apache feather logo, and the Apache ECharts project logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of The Apache Software Foundation.
π License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.



