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Plotly.rs

Plotly.js-based interactive plotting library for Rust.

Website GitHubcrates.io
GitHub stars
1.5K
crates.io downloads / 90 days
593K
Commits, last 12 months
53
Contributors
53
Last commit
Latest release
0.14.1Feb 15, 2026

Overview

Plotly.rs is an open-source Rust visualization library released under the MIT license. Its GitHub repository has 1,457 stars, 128 forks, and 53 contributors. It is actively developed with 53 commits in the last 12 months. The latest release, 0.14.1, was published on Feb 15, 2026. On crates.io it is downloaded about 593K times per 90 days.

Its GitHub description: Plotly for Rust

GitHub topics: plotrustchartfinancialfinancial-analysisdata-visualizationdata-vizualisationplotlyplotlyjsscatterscatterplotcandlestick-chart

Install

crates.io
cargo add plotly
v0.14.1

Development activity

Commits per month to the default branch over the last 12 complete months.

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53 commits from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.
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Popularity among Rust plotting & visualization libraries

Plotters 4.6K Charming 2.6K Plotly.rs 1.5K malevich 70
Plotters 4.6K Charming 2.6K Plotly.rs 1.5K malevich 70
GitHub stars for Plotly.rs and the most-starred alternatives.
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ToolStars
Plotters4,632
Charming2,600
Plotly.rs1,457
malevich70

Alternatives to Plotly.rs

More comparisons: Plotly.rs vs Plotters · Charming vs Plotly.rs · malevich vs Plotly.rs

Plotly.rs FAQ

Is Plotly.rs open source?

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

Is Plotly.rs still maintained?

Yes. Plotly.rs is actively developed, with 53 commits in the last 12 months and the latest commit 2 months ago.

How do I install Plotly.rs?

From crates.io: cargo add plotly.

What are the best alternatives to Plotly.rs?

The most popular alternatives listed in Rust plotting & visualization libraries are Plotters, Charming, and malevich. See the full ranking.

What language is Plotly.rs written in?

Plotly.rs is primarily written in Rust, according to GitHub.

Data: GitHub API, crates.io. Updated Oct 4, 2026.