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Customize this sample or upload your own CSV or Excel file.
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About the sample data
Sample data details
The percentage of Stack Overflow Developer Survey respondents who reported using each language. Multiple responses were allowed, so the total is not 100%.
Source: Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2015–2025
Data licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL). Extracted and processed by this site; the processed data is also available under ODbL 1.0.
How to read the data and notes on the 2025 survey
The 2025 survey used 49,009 responses collected from May 29 to June 23, 2025. Questions, choices, and respondent groups vary by year, so treat this as a trend in reported usage rather than a strict statistical comparison. TypeScript appears from 2017 and Kotlin from 2018, when they first appeared in the main language chart.
Drag and drop a CSV or Excel file here
Use the sample CSV as a guide when preparing your data.
Review data
Edit any value directly in the table; your changes update the chart.
Chart settings
Horizontal axis
Item labels
Bars
Other
Assign icon images
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Colors
Choose a template, then customize the palette or colors for individual items.
Color templates
Pick a palette for your chart. You can still edit all ten colors afterward.
Customize palette
Fine-tune colors by item
Start with the template colors, then change only the items you need.
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CSV & Excel support
Import CSV, XLSX, or XLS data in a simple format: item names in the first column and time periods across the first row.
Smooth rank changes
Bars change length at a steady pace while D3.js easing makes vertical rank movement easy to follow.
How to make a bar chart race
Import CSV or Excel
Choose or drag in a CSV or Excel file with item names and time periods.
Set the data and look
Edit values in the table and adjust item count, colors, speed, and more.
Preview and save
Review the ranking changes, then save the animation as a 1080 px short-side, 60 fps MP4.
Create animated ranking charts from CSV and Excel
A bar chart race is a chart whose rankings change over time. It turns trends in sales, population, sports records, social data, and more into an animated bar chart that is easy to understand at a glance.
Import CSV and Excel directly
In addition to CSV, this tool supports Excel XLSX and XLS files. Put a table of item names by time period in the first worksheet and create a time-based ranking chart without mapping columns.
Make videos for YouTube and social media
Choose 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, or 1:1 and 4:5 for social posts. Export your animated data chart as a high-quality MP4.
Use images and icons without signing up
Assign PNG images or logos to each item for image-based rankings and social-ready animated charts. It is free, requires no signup or installation, and works entirely in your browser.
Bar Chart Race Maker FAQ
Are my CSV and Excel files uploaded to a server?
No. File parsing, chart rendering, and MP4 export all happen in your browser.
What CSV or Excel layout should I use?
Use Item\Time in the upper-left cell, time periods across the rest of the first row, item names down the first column, and numeric values at each intersection. CSV, XLSX, and XLS are supported.
Can I use an Excel file with multiple sheets?
The tool reads the first worksheet in the workbook. Put the table you want to use in the first worksheet.
Can I make ranking videos for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram?
Yes. Choose 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok and Instagram Reels, or 1:1 and 4:5 for social posts.
Can I save a GIF?
GIF export is not available. In supported browsers, you can save a high-quality 1080 px short-side, 60 fps MP4 video.
Do I need to register or install anything?
No. The tool is free and works directly in your browser.
Can I add images or logos to the animated chart?
Yes. Assign a PNG image or icon to each item and display it beside the bars.