Datawrapper
The charting tool most newsrooms quietly rely on, free at the sizes any one person will ever need.
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How to get the most from it
Datawrapper sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something useful and beautiful.
About this category: Visual journalism and open data done properly — charts you can interrogate rather than just look at. The argument is in the interaction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
Datawrapper: quick answers
Is Datawrapper free?
Yes. Datawrapper is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Datawrapper?
Yes. Datawrapper asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Datawrapper work on a phone?
Not well. We file Datawrapper as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Datawrapper safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Datawrapper take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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