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Chartkick

Create charts with one line of Ruby.

Website GitHubRubyGems
GitHub stars
6.5K#99 in the directory
Commits, last 12 months
10
Contributors
24
Last commit

Overview

Chartkick is an open-source Ruby charting library released under the MIT license. Its GitHub repository has 6,528 stars, 561 forks, and 24 contributors. It is actively developed with 10 commits in the last 12 months.

Its GitHub description: Create beautiful JavaScript charts with one line of Ruby

GitHub topics: chartsvisualizationchartjsgoogle-chartshighcharts

Install

RubyGems
gem install chartkick
v5.2.1

Development activity

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Popularity among Ruby charting libraries

Chartkick 6.5K YouPlot 4.9K Blazer 4.8K Gruff 1.4K
Chartkick 6.5K YouPlot 4.9K Blazer 4.8K Gruff 1.4K
GitHub stars for Chartkick and the most-starred alternatives.
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ToolStars
Chartkick6,528
YouPlot4,857
Blazer4,802
Gruff1,398

Alternatives to Chartkick

More comparisons: Chartkick vs YouPlot · Blazer vs Chartkick · Chartkick vs Gruff

Chartkick FAQ

Is Chartkick open source?

Yes. Chartkick is released under the MIT license, and its source code is on GitHub.

Is Chartkick still maintained?

Yes. Chartkick is actively developed, with 10 commits in the last 12 months and the latest commit 2 months ago.

How do I install Chartkick?

From RubyGems: gem install chartkick.

What are the best alternatives to Chartkick?

The most popular alternatives listed in Ruby charting libraries are YouPlot, Blazer, and Gruff. See the full ranking.

What language is Chartkick written in?

Chartkick is primarily written in Ruby, according to GitHub.

Data: GitHub API, RubyGems. Updated Oct 4, 2026.