Plugin info

Total downloads: 95
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/3/2025 (135 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 10/3/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.9
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 135 days ago

50/100

Is GW Chart Builder abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 135 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

GW Chart Builder makes it easy to create bar and line charts directly in your WordPress admin area.
You can add multiple datasets, customize colors and preview the chart before inserting it on your site via shortcode.

Features include:
* Multiple datasets with automatic color assignment
* Custom X-axis labels
* Responsive and aspect-ratio options
* Titles, dataset labels and value labels above bars
* Live preview in the admin edit screen
* Shortcode to embed charts anywhere

This plugin is admin-friendly and uses the popular Chart.js library for rendering.

External Services

GW Chart Builder makes use of the following external libraries and data sources:

Chart.js

  • Purpose: Used for rendering charts in the browser. No data is sent to third-party services.
  • License: MIT License – https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
  • Homepage: https://www.chartjs.org/

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/gw-chart-builder directory, or install through the WordPress plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen.
  3. Navigate to GW Chart Builder in your admin menu to create and manage charts.
  4. Insert a chart in posts or pages using the unique shortcode, for example:
    [gwchab id=”123″ width=”600″ height=”300″]

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add multiple datasets?

When editing a chart, click “Add dataset” and provide label, values, and colors. The system will assign colors automatically if left blank.

Can I change chart type?

Yes. Currently bar and line charts are supported.

How do I display values above bars?

Enable the “Show values above bars” option in the chart settings.

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Changelog

1.0.1

  • Minor code fixes.

1.0.0

  • Initial release to publish.