/ Plugin Category

/ Content Management

/ Document Management & Downloads

/ Easy Charts

Easy Charts

By Kiran Potphode

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Easy Charts Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create customizable charts for your WordPress site easily. Supports various types of charts and offers a user-friendly interface.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is an easy to use and powerful way to generate charts to show on your website page and posts. Charts created using this plugin are simple to create and easy to manage.

Charts are created using SVG and CSS3 transitions, making them interactive. This plugin is developed using the uvCharts javascript library.

There are 12 chart types available, including Bar, Line, Pie, and more. You can add multiple charts or a single chart multiple times on a single page.

Provide data to the chart and it will work for any chart type. You can switch to any chart type without making any changes in data. Manage your data with an Excel sheet-like experience.

Charts are simple to manage and highly customizable with many categorized configuration options. Live preview of charts on screen makes it easy to visualize how your chart will look.

Options are provided so that users can download charts as images. With a Quick insert button in the visual editor, you can quickly add available charts to any post or page.

Charts come with many predefined designs and color preferences, ensuring they are elegant and responsive.

Comparing to Alternatives

Easy Charts offers a straightforward chart creation experience with a focus on simplicity and visual appeal. It competes with several well-established chart plugins that provide a range of features and customization options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly interface suitable for beginners
Produces visually appealing charts
Free plugin with useful features
Lightweight and simple to use
Good support and community engagement

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like chart duplication
Limited documentation on some functionalities
Occasional bugs reported with chart display
Security vulnerability fixed recently

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of positive reviews and a high average rating, users appreciate Easy Charts for its ease of use and visual results. However, a small number of users report issues with data saving and occasional bugs.

Positive highlights

'Legend! Out of all chart plugins I’ve tried, this one produces the best results!' – Joe Bloggs
'Easy to use, great features for a free plugin.' – rul3s
'Love the simplicity and hope for future updates.' – delmarvalicious
'Nice plugin, potential to be widely used.' – Salvador

Common complaints

Table data not saving correctly, reverting to default dummy text

Weaknesses

Some users experience bugs causing charts to disappear
Limited documentation causes confusion
No feature to duplicate and edit charts for faster workflow
Recent security vulnerability noted

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, free chart plugin that produces attractive charts with minimal setup will find Easy Charts a good fit, especially beginners or those with basic charting needs.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced chart management features, robust documentation, or those concerned about recent security vulnerabilities should consider other options or wait for further updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential chart creation tools with a user-friendly interface and visually appealing output, suitable for most basic charting needs.

Final Verdict

Easy Charts stands out for its simplicity and attractive chart output, making it a solid choice for users who want quick and easy chart creation without cost. The plugin enjoys positive user feedback for ease of use and visual quality.

However, the recent security vulnerability and some user-reported issues with data saving and limited features suggest caution for users with advanced needs or security concerns. Alternatives may offer more robust functionality and support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Easy Charts plugin.

Chart

Graph

Bar chart

Line chart

Pie chart

Screenshots

FAQ

You can use either method from below:
1. Copy shortcode generated in ‘Shortcode’ section of published charts.
2. Click on Easy Charts button on Visual Editor and choose from available charts to embed.