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dc.js

Multi-dimensional charting built to work natively with crossfilter.

GitHubnpm
GitHub stars
7.4K#84 in the directory
npm downloads / week
23.4K
Commits, last 12 months
0
Contributors
111
Last commit
Latest release
4.0.0Jan 29, 2020

Overview

dc.js is an open-source JavaScript charting library released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its GitHub repository has 7,430 stars, 1,756 forks, and 111 contributors. It has not had a commit since Dec 1, 2023. The latest release, 4.0.0, was published on Jan 29, 2020. On npm it is downloaded about 23.4K times per week.

Its GitHub description: Multi-Dimensional charting built to work natively with crossfilter rendered with d3.js

GitHub topics: crossfiltervisualizationcharting

Install

npm
npm install dc
v4.2.7

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Popularity among JavaScript charting libraries

Chart.js 67.7K Apache ECharts 67.4K Plotly.js 18.4K Lightweight Charts 17.5K ApexCharts 15.2K Frappe Charts 15.1K dc.js 7.4K
Chart.js 67.7K Apache ECharts 67.4K Plotly.js 18.4K Lightweight Charts 17.5K ApexCharts 15.2K Frappe Charts 15.1K dc.js 7.4K
GitHub stars for dc.js and the most-starred alternatives.
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ToolStars
Chart.js67,733
Apache ECharts67,449
Plotly.js18,355
Lightweight Charts17,473
ApexCharts15,169
Frappe Charts15,088
dc.js7,430

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dc.js FAQ

Is dc.js open source?

Yes. dc.js is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and its source code is on GitHub.

Is dc.js still maintained?

It appears inactive: the latest commit was on Dec 1, 2023, over a year ago. It may still work well, but expect fewer fixes and updates.

How do I install dc.js?

From npm: npm install dc.

What are the best alternatives to dc.js?

The most popular alternatives listed in JavaScript charting libraries are Chart.js, Apache ECharts, and Plotly.js. See the full ranking.

What language is dc.js written in?

dc.js is primarily written in JavaScript, according to GitHub.

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