Custom Charts Report
Chart Overview
Reports, Charts, Templates, CQL & Export for Confluence Charts view turns Confluence content into visual insights by grouping results and applying a metric - so you can spot trends, activity, and distribution at a glance.
What Charts Do
Charts group your Confluence data (by Space, Type, Author, Date, etc.) and apply a metric - usually Count - to produce a visual summary. Charts answer questions like 'How many pages per space?' or 'How has content grown month by month?'
Available Chart Types
| Chart Type | Best For | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Chart | Comparing quantities across categories | Pages per space, top editors, label usage |
| Pie Chart | Understanding composition or distribution | Content type mix, likes vs no likes |
| Line Chart | Tracking change or trends over time | Pages created over time, daily updates |
How Charts Are Configured
Charts use a separate configuration from tabular column settings. Key settings include:
- Group By - the field used to bucket/categorize data (e.g., Space, Author, Type, Month)
- Metric - what to measure per group (usually Count)
- Chart Type - Bar, Pie, or Line
- Series - optional secondary grouping for stacked charts
When to Use Charts
- Activity dashboards - page creation trends, update frequency
- Governance insights - content distribution by space or type
- Contributor visibility - who creates or edits the most
- Engagement reporting - comment and like trends
- Storage audit - attachments by space or file type
Tip: Use Chart Templates in the Templates tab for instant chart setup - 17 pre-built chart configurations are ready to use.