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Gadfly.jl

Statistical graphics for Julia based on the grammar of graphics.

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GitHub stars
1.9K
Commits, last 12 months
0
Contributors
100
Last commit
Latest release
v1.3.4Oct 10, 2021

Overview

Gadfly.jl is a Julia plotting package. Its GitHub repository has 1,927 stars, 248 forks, and 100 contributors. It has not had a commit since Jun 9, 2025. The latest release, v1.3.4, was published on Oct 10, 2021.

Its GitHub description: Crafty statistical graphics for Julia.

GitHub topics: juliagraphicsplottingggplot2gadflyhacktoberfest

Install

Julia
julia -e 'using Pkg; Pkg.add("Gadfly")'
v1.4.1

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Popularity among Julia plotting packages

Makie 2.8K Plots.jl 2K Gadfly.jl 1.9K UnicodePlots.jl 1.5K
Makie 2.8K Plots.jl 2K Gadfly.jl 1.9K UnicodePlots.jl 1.5K
GitHub stars for Gadfly.jl and the most-starred alternatives.
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Makie2,816
Plots.jl1,952
Gadfly.jl1,927
UnicodePlots.jl1,549

Alternatives to Gadfly.jl

More comparisons: Gadfly.jl vs Makie · Gadfly.jl vs Plots.jl · Gadfly.jl vs UnicodePlots.jl

Gadfly.jl FAQ

Is Gadfly.jl open source?

Its source code is public on GitHub, but its license is not a standard open-source license that could be identified automatically. Check the license file before using it in a product.

Is Gadfly.jl still maintained?

It appears inactive: the latest commit was on Jun 9, 2025, over a year ago. It may still work well, but expect fewer fixes and updates.

How do I install Gadfly.jl?

From Julia: julia -e 'using Pkg; Pkg.add("Gadfly")'.

What are the best alternatives to Gadfly.jl?

The most popular alternatives listed in Julia plotting packages are Makie, Plots.jl, and UnicodePlots.jl. See the full ranking.

What language is Gadfly.jl written in?

Gadfly.jl is primarily written in Julia, according to GitHub.

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