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New: Collaborate with workspaces

New: Collaborate with workspaces
Workspaces are a home for all your visualizations, whether you’re working alone, in a small group, or in many teams of a large organization.
September 5th, 2025 by David Kokkelink 4 min
New: Small multiple column charts in Datawrapper

New: Small multiple column charts in Datawrapper
February 18th, 2025 by Elliot Bentley 9 min
New: Add comparison columns for election reporting and more

New: Add comparison columns for election reporting and more
February 7th, 2025 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 3 min
New: Combine series with different intervals in line charts

New: Combine series with different intervals in line charts
January 20th, 2025 by Luc Guillemot 4 min
What we built for you in 2024

What we built for you in 2024
December 16th, 2024 by Rose Mintzer-Sweeney 14 min
New: Annotations in bar, range, and dot charts

New: Annotations in bar, range, and dot charts
November 1st, 2024 by Ivan Lokhov 6 min
New: Arrow maps

New: Arrow maps
October 29th, 2024 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 3 min
New: Automatically label data points in line charts

New: Automatically label data points in line charts
September 18th, 2024 by Luc Guillemot 4 min
New: Comments & notifications in Datawrapper

New: Comments & notifications in Datawrapper
September 11th, 2024 by Linus Aarnio 4 min
New: Add patterns to choropleth maps

New: Add patterns to choropleth maps
September 5th, 2024 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 5 min
Introducing Datawrapper for PowerPoint

Introducing Datawrapper for PowerPoint
August 27th, 2024 by David Kokkelink 5 min
New: Stay organized with a more powerful, faster visualization archive

New: Stay organized with a more powerful, faster visualization archive
June 25th, 2024 by David Kokkelink 4 min
Easier, faster, and more flexible line chart editing

Easier, faster, and more flexible line chart editing
May 2nd, 2024 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 6 min
New in symbol and choropleth maps: cropped view and inset maps

New in symbol and choropleth maps: cropped view and inset maps
April 12th, 2024 by Elliot Bentley 3 min
New: Keep your account secure with two-factor-authentication

New: Keep your account secure with two-factor-authentication
March 27th, 2024 by David Kokkelink 3 min
New: Control height of responsive line charts, column charts, and scatter plots

New: Control height of responsive line charts, column charts, and scatter plots
March 22nd, 2024 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 3 min
Introducing edit history: Restore past versions of your visualizations

Introducing edit history: Restore past versions of your visualizations
March 14th, 2024 by David Kokkelink 3 min
Introducing live collaboration in Datawrapper

Introducing live collaboration in Datawrapper
March 14th, 2024 by Marten Sigwart 3 min
New: Small multiple line charts in Datawrapper

New: Small multiple line charts in Datawrapper
February 5th, 2024 by Elana Levin Schtulberg 11 min
Speak at Unwrapped, the Datawrapper conference!

Speak at Unwrapped, the Datawrapper conference!
December 14th, 2023 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
New: Browse through our River favorites

New: Browse through our River favorites
October 26th, 2023 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 2 min
Embed Datawrapper visualizations without iframes

Embed Datawrapper visualizations without iframes
March 3rd, 2023 by Gregor Aisch 5 min
Which chart types did our users create in 2022?

Which chart types did our users create in 2022?
December 29th, 2022 by Rose Mintzer-Sweeney 3 min
New: Add a symbol size legend to your scatterplot

New: Add a symbol size legend to your scatterplot
December 15th, 2022 by Veronika Halamková 3 min
New: Create symbol maps with our redesigned data upload step

New: Create symbol maps with our redesigned data upload step
December 6th, 2022 by Rose Mintzer-Sweeney 5 min
New: Sticky table columns and more

New: Sticky table columns and more
November 30th, 2022 by Veronika Halamková 5 min
New: Support for right-to-left languages in all visualizations

New: Support for right-to-left languages in all visualizations
May 4th, 2022 by Rose Mintzer-Sweeney 6 min
Small improvements in spring 2022

Small improvements in spring 2022
April 20th, 2022 by Rose Mintzer-Sweeney 6 min
Celebrating ten years since the Datawrapper beta

Celebrating ten years since the Datawrapper beta
February 23rd, 2022 by Mirko Lorenz 7 min
New: Dark mode for all Datawrapper visualizations

New: Dark mode for all Datawrapper visualizations
January 26th, 2022 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
Watch Lisa write our book on how to use colors in data vis

Watch Lisa write our book on how to use colors in data vis
January 5th, 2022 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Which chart types did our users create in 2021?

Which chart types did our users create in 2021?
December 30th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Use our completely redesigned data upload for choropleth maps

Use our completely redesigned data upload for choropleth maps
September 30th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 7 min
How to visualize polls and results of the German election with Datawrapper

How to visualize polls and results of the German election with Datawrapper
August 27th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 10 min
Show confidence intervals and value markers in Datawrapper bar charts

Show confidence intervals and value markers in Datawrapper bar charts
June 2nd, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
New: Add place labels in choropleth and symbol maps with one click

New: Add place labels in choropleth and symbol maps with one click
May 19th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
New: Let your readers download and embed your visualizations

New: Let your readers download and embed your visualizations
May 12th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Let others create Datawrapper visualizations directly from your website

Let others create Datawrapper visualizations directly from your website
April 27th, 2021 by Gregor Aisch 5 min
We’re improving the accessibility for Datawrapper charts and maps

We’re improving the accessibility for Datawrapper charts and maps
March 31st, 2021 by Gregor Aisch 7 min
We redesigned our website and blog

We redesigned our website and blog
March 22nd, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
Datawrapper is now available in Chinese, Spanish, French, and Italian

Datawrapper is now available in Chinese, Spanish, French, and Italian
March 5th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Datawrapper, lo strumento per la visualizzazione dei dati, è ora disponibile in lingua italiana

Datawrapper, lo strumento per la visualizzazione dei dati, è ora disponibile in lingua italiana
March 5th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
La herramienta de visualización de datos Datawrapper está ahora disponible en español

La herramienta de visualización de datos Datawrapper está ahora disponible en español
March 5th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
L’outil de visualisation de données Datawrapper est désormais disponible en français

L’outil de visualisation de données Datawrapper est désormais disponible en français
March 5th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
数据可视化工具 Datawrapper 现已推出中文版

数据可视化工具 Datawrapper 现已推出中文版
March 5th, 2021 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Our new axis ticks make your charts easier to read

Our new axis ticks make your charts easier to read
March 3rd, 2021 by Gregor Aisch 4 min
The year 2020 at Datawrapper

The year 2020 at Datawrapper
January 4th, 2021 by Gregor Aisch 5 min
Which chart types did our users create in 2020?

Which chart types did our users create in 2020?
December 31st, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Create better, more responsive text annotations (yes, also on maps)

Create better, more responsive text annotations (yes, also on maps)
November 2nd, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 6 min
Introducing heatmaps for Datawrapper tables

Introducing heatmaps for Datawrapper tables
October 21st, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
How to visualize polls & results of the U.S. elections with Datawrapper

How to visualize polls & results of the U.S. elections with Datawrapper
October 14th, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 11 min
Introducing spike maps

Introducing spike maps
October 8th, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Our new choropleth & symbol maps: Easier to use, better-looking, faster.

Our new choropleth & symbol maps: Easier to use, better-looking, faster.
September 29th, 2020 by Gregor Aisch 7 min
New Custom & Enterprise feature: Image Publishing

New Custom & Enterprise feature: Image Publishing
August 10th, 2020 by Fabian Gündel 6 min
New in locator maps: Pattern fills

New in locator maps: Pattern fills
August 4th, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Calculating with your uploaded data in Datawrapper is now easier

Calculating with your uploaded data in Datawrapper is now easier
June 2nd, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
New in locator maps: Add regions as area markers

New in locator maps: Add regions as area markers
May 15th, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Our simpler, tidier & more consistent bar chart editing

Our simpler, tidier & more consistent bar chart editing
April 1st, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
Highlight regions with vignettes in your locator maps

Highlight regions with vignettes in your locator maps
February 27th, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 7 min
Introducing materials for Datawrapper workshops

Introducing materials for Datawrapper workshops
January 21st, 2020 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 10 min
Collaborate with others on charts, maps & tables in teams, for free

Collaborate with others on charts, maps & tables in teams, for free
December 3rd, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 6 min
Create data viz with Datawrapper, with our new, strong free plan

Create data viz with Datawrapper, with our new, strong free plan
December 2nd, 2019 by David Kokkelink 5 min
Show mountains & valleys in your locator maps

Show mountains & valleys in your locator maps
November 27th, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Automate your chart creation with our new API

Automate your chart creation with our new API
November 21st, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 6 min
New: Export your locator maps as PDFs & SVGs, including the map layer

New: Export your locator maps as PDFs & SVGs, including the map layer
November 13th, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Datawrapper will update its pricing on Dec 1st, 2019.

Datawrapper will update its pricing on Dec 1st, 2019.
November 1st, 2019 by David Kokkelink 5 min
Our new Tables: responsive, with sparklines, bar charts and sticky rows

Our new Tables: responsive, with sparklines, bar charts and sticky rows
May 15th, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 12 min
New in locator maps: Point to locations & markers with callout lines

New in locator maps: Point to locations & markers with callout lines
May 2nd, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 5 min
Datawrapper joins protest against Article 11 and 13 of the EU Copyright Directive

Datawrapper joins protest against Article 11 and 13 of the EU Copyright Directive
March 21st, 2019 by Gregor Aisch 2 min
Export your Locator Map markers & take them wherever you want

Export your Locator Map markers & take them wherever you want
March 5th, 2019 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Small Improvements in January and February 2019

Small Improvements in January and February 2019
March 1st, 2019 by Gregor Aisch 4 min
Our deliciously new pies & donuts – also as small multiples

Our deliciously new pies & donuts – also as small multiples
December 14th, 2018 by Ivan Lokhov 4 min
A renewed pledge to keep all our user’s charts online

A renewed pledge to keep all our user’s charts online
December 12th, 2018 by David Kokkelink 2 min
You can now import areas & lines to locator maps (plus other improvements)

You can now import areas & lines to locator maps (plus other improvements)
November 29th, 2018 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
Small Improvements in October 2018

Small Improvements in October 2018
November 2nd, 2018 by Gregor Aisch 2 min
Introducing Locator Maps in Datawrapper

Introducing Locator Maps in Datawrapper
October 10th, 2018 by Hans Hack 4 min
Introducing custom map uploads

Introducing custom map uploads
June 21st, 2018 by Ivan Lokhov 4 min
2018 World Cup results, in Datawrapper charts

2018 World Cup results, in Datawrapper charts
June 18th, 2018 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
Connect Datawrapper to your Google Sheets or live data

Connect Datawrapper to your Google Sheets or live data
May 9th, 2018 by Gregor Aisch 4 min
Only show the map regions you want to show

Only show the map regions you want to show
April 6th, 2018 by David Kokkelink 3 min
Introducing the improved data editor

Introducing the improved data editor
April 3rd, 2018 by Gregor Aisch 3 min
Listen to Datawrapper on Data Stories

Listen to Datawrapper on Data Stories
March 21st, 2018 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 2 min
Introducing Cartograms in Datawrapper

Introducing Cartograms in Datawrapper
February 22nd, 2018 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 7 min
Datawrapper now checks your colors, so you don’t have to

Datawrapper now checks your colors, so you don’t have to
February 5th, 2018 by Gregor Aisch 4 min
Introducing: Datawrapper River

Introducing: Datawrapper River
January 30th, 2018 by Mirko Lorenz 7 min
What to consider when creating line charts

What to consider when creating line charts
January 22nd, 2018 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 6 min
The shiny redesign of our landing page

The shiny redesign of our landing page
December 6th, 2017 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
The Datawrapper Roadmap for 2018

The Datawrapper Roadmap for 2018
November 28th, 2017 by Gregor Aisch 4 min
A new home for our blog: Hexo

A new home for our blog: Hexo
November 15th, 2017 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 3 min
New: US Congressional Districts and District Courts Maps

New: US Congressional Districts and District Courts Maps
October 19th, 2017 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
A better way to keep track of your chart creations

A better way to keep track of your chart creations
October 12th, 2017 by Lisa Charlotte Muth 4 min
New: Arrow and Range Plots

New: Arrow and Range Plots
September 22nd, 2017 by David Kokkelink 2 min
New Datawrapper Features to Cover Elections

New Datawrapper Features to Cover Elections
August 8th, 2017 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Reuters Institute puts their trust in Datawrapper for 2017 Digital News Report

Reuters Institute puts their trust in Datawrapper for 2017 Digital News Report
June 23rd, 2017 by Mirko Lorenz 2 min
New: Area Charts in Datawrapper

New: Area Charts in Datawrapper
June 20th, 2017 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Improved: Datawrapper Academy

Improved: Datawrapper Academy
June 14th, 2017 by Mirko Lorenz 1 min
New: UK election maps in Datawrapper

New: UK election maps in Datawrapper
June 1st, 2017 by Mirko Lorenz 2 min
Introducing: Scatter plot

Introducing: Scatter plot
March 10th, 2017 by Mirko Lorenz 2 min
German municipality-level maps in Datawrapper

German municipality-level maps in Datawrapper
January 17th, 2017 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Improved: Stacked column charts

Improved: Stacked column charts
December 22nd, 2016 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Making column and pie charts great on mobile and Desktop

Making column and pie charts great on mobile and Desktop
December 13th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Datawrapper becomes mobile-first charting tool

Datawrapper becomes mobile-first charting tool
November 3rd, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Medium integrates with Datawrapper

Medium integrates with Datawrapper
October 20th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Updated: Line Charts

Updated: Line Charts
September 22nd, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Datawrapper is now free for up to 10k chart views

Datawrapper is now free for up to 10k chart views
September 8th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Create Brexit Maps with Datawrapper

Create Brexit Maps with Datawrapper
June 15th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
New Maps, Embedding and Sharing

New Maps, Embedding and Sharing
May 25th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Easy Comparison: Dot-Plots

Easy Comparison: Dot-Plots
May 11th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Create symbol maps with Datawrapper

Create symbol maps with Datawrapper
May 3rd, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Introducing: All-New Datawrapper Maps

Introducing: All-New Datawrapper Maps
March 24th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 1 min
Beautiful tables in Datawrapper

Beautiful tables in Datawrapper
February 15th, 2016 by David Kokkelink 2 min
Datawrapper Introduces Curated Chart Gallery

Datawrapper Introduces Curated Chart Gallery
December 25th, 2015 by Gregor Aisch 1 min
Datawrapper 1.10

Datawrapper 1.10
November 21st, 2015 by Gregor Aisch 2 min
Datawrapper 1.9

Datawrapper 1.9
January 15th, 2015 by Gregor Aisch 1 min
Datawrapper 1.8

Datawrapper 1.8
December 10th, 2014 by Gregor Aisch 2 min
New Usage Guidelines for Datawrapper

New Usage Guidelines for Datawrapper
November 4th, 2014 by Mirko Lorenz 6 min
Hello Datawrapper Maps, welcome Datawrapper Team

Hello Datawrapper Maps, welcome Datawrapper Team
December 20th, 2013 by Mirko Lorenz 4 min
Datawrapper 1.6

Datawrapper 1.6
November 1st, 2013 by Gregor Aisch 2 min
Feeding data into Datawrapper

Feeding data into Datawrapper
September 3rd, 2013 by Gregor Aisch 3 min
Datawrapper 1.5

Datawrapper 1.5
August 16th, 2013 by Gregor Aisch 5 min
Datawrapper Crosses Mark of 10 Million Chart Views

Datawrapper Crosses Mark of 10 Million Chart Views
May 29th, 2013 by Mirko Lorenz 3 min
Releases 1.2.8 and 1.2.9

Releases 1.2.8 and 1.2.9
April 12th, 2013 by Gregor Aisch 7 min
Datawrapper in the News

Datawrapper in the News
March 6th, 2013 by Mirko Lorenz 3 min
Datawrapper 1.1

Datawrapper 1.1
December 12th, 2012 by Gregor Aisch 3 min
Datawrapper 1.0.2

Datawrapper 1.0.2
November 8th, 2012 by Gregor Aisch 1 min
The technologies used in Datawrapper

The technologies used in Datawrapper
November 6th, 2012 by Gregor Aisch 3 min
Hello world, hello Datawrapper 1.0

Hello world, hello Datawrapper 1.0
November 6th, 2012 by Mirko Lorenz 2 min

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