A minimal, modern take on ranked values. Export as PNG, SVG, GIF or MP4.
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Overview
A lollipop chart shows the same thing as a bar chart, a value per category, but replaces each solid bar with a thin stem ending in a dot. The position of the dot encodes the value exactly as a bar's length would, but with a fraction of the ink. The result is a ranked comparison that feels lighter, more modern and more design-led.
That reduced visual weight is the reason to choose it. When a slide is dense, or when several solid bars start to feel heavy and repetitive, a lollipop chart keeps the data clear while giving the layout room to breathe. It is a favourite for feature adoption, survey results and any ranked set of metrics in a polished deck.
Reochart animates the stems extending and the dots settling into place, so even a simple ranking gets a moment of motion. Export as MP4, GIF, PNG or SVG, with your own brand colours on Pro.
How it works
Each item gets a stem that runs from a common baseline to a dot, and the dot's distance from the baseline is proportional to the value, exactly like a bar's length. Sorting from highest to lowest turns it into a clean ranking.
Because the dot carries the reading, the value label usually sits next to the dot. Keep stems thin and dots consistent in size so only position, not weight, communicates the number.
Examples
Real charts made in Reochart, each with its own data and theme. Hover to play the animation.
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Lollipop vs the alternatives.
| Chart type | Best for | Avoid when |
|---|---|---|
| Lollipop | A light, modern ranked list | Values that sit very close together |
| Bar chart | Solid visual weight for comparisons | A minimal, airy aesthetic |
| Horizontal bar | Rankings with long labels | You want reduced ink |
| Donut | Parts of a whole | Comparing many distinct totals |
Your data
One row per item: a label and a value. Paste from a sheet or import a CSV. Reochart sorts high to low; up to about a dozen rows stays clean.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Dashboards | 78 |
| Exports | 61 |
| Integrations | 47 |
| Alerts | 33 |
Step by step
Drop your numbers in, or import a CSV.
Choose the chart, theme and animation speed.
Tune colours, labels and add your brand.
Download MP4, GIF, PNG or SVG.
Best practices
Watch out
When values barely differ, the dots cluster and the ranking is hard to read. A bar chart's solid length copes better.
If dots change size as well as position, viewers read two variables where there is one. Keep dots uniform.
A lollipop chart is at its best as a ranking. Sort high to low so the order does the talking.
Past a dozen items the thin stems get busy. Show the top few and group the rest.
Why Reochart
FAQ
A ranked chart that replaces each bar with a thin stem and a dot. The dot's position encodes the value, giving a lighter, more modern look than solid bars.
When you want the clarity of a bar chart but a cleaner, less ink-heavy aesthetic, ideal for design-led decks and ranked metrics.
They read the same way. Choose a lollipop for a light, modern feel; choose bars when you want bold visual weight or when values sit very close together.
Up to about a dozen stays clean. For longer lists, show the top performers and group the rest.
Yes. Charts animate by default, and you can export the animation as an MP4 or GIF, or grab a static PNG or SVG if you prefer.
Yes. Pro exports a crisp, scalable SVG vector, alongside MP4, GIF and PNG. Every export renders at 1080p.
Yes. The free plan lets you make every chart type and export an animated MP4 with a small watermark, no card needed. Pro removes the watermark and adds GIF and SVG, your brand colours and logo, longer videos and CSV import.
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