Core features and highlights
Chart.js is an open-source JavaScript charting library based on Canvas, offering line, bar, pie, radar, polar area, scatter, bubble and other common chart types, with built-in animations and responsive layouts, and support for TypeScript type definitions and plugin extensions.
Suitable scenarios & target users
- Suitable for web front-end developers, product managers, data analysts, and teams that need fast visualization
- Commonly used for dashboards, admin panels, reports, prototypes, and teaching examples
Key advantages and highlights
- Easy to use: intuitive API, quick to learn, good defaults
- Lightweight and efficient: small bundle size, excellent rendering performance, suitable for mobile
- Customizable and extensible: supports custom plugins, styling, and interactions
- Open-source friendly: MIT license, active community, and thorough documentation
Quick to get started — install with npm install chart.js or include it directly from a CDN.