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RGraph

RGraph is an HTML5 software library for charting written in native JavaScript. It was created in 2008. RGraph started as an easy-to-use commercial tool based on HTML5 canvas only. It's currently freely available to use under the open-source GPL license and supports more than 50 chart types in both SVG and canvas.

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RGraph
DevelopersRichard Heyes and community
Initial release1 September 2008 (2008-09-01)
Stable release
7.00 / 15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)1
Written inJavaScript
PlatformWeb
TypeData visualization, JavaScript library
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitewww.rgraph.net
Repositorygithub.com/heyesr/rgraph

RGraph is an HTML5 software library for charting written in native JavaScript. It was created in 2008. RGraph started as an easy-to-use commercial tool based on HTML5 canvas only. It's currently freely available to use under the open-source GPL license and supports more than 50 chart types in both SVG and canvas.23

License

RGraph is dual licensed using the open source GNU General Public License 2.0 and commercial.

Mentions

In July 2014, Salesforce made RGraph available to be plugged into the reporting and dashboard tools on its mobile platform. RGraph is among six third-party visualization tools available inside the dashboards, together with Google Charts, D3.js, CanvasJS, Chart.js, and Highcharts.4

In a book "Android Cookbook: Problems and Solutions for Android Developers," RGraph is recommended as an alternative to creating Android charts in pure Java.5

Releases

RGraphs follows a frequent release schedule. Major milestones includes:6

  • Version 4.0 (2015): Introduced robust native SVG rendering alongside its legacy HTML5 canvas core.
  • Version 6.0 (2021): Refactored core animation rendering sequences and CSS responsiveness guidelines.
  • Version 7.0 (2025): Redesigned canvas high-definition resolution rendering for modern Retina and 4K displays.
  • Version 7.11 (2026): Added native dumbbell chart variants across both canvas and SVG architectures.
See also

See also

References

References

  1. "Download the RGraph software". rgraph.net. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  2. "Rob's Guide to HTML5 Charting Libraries: RGraphs and Highcharts". HTMLGoodies. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  3. Hogan, Brian (30 October 2013). HTML5 and CSS3: Level Up with Today's Web Technologies. Pragmatic Bookshelf. ISBN 9781680503685.
  4. "Salesforce adds analytics tools to Salesforce1 Mobile App". ZDNet. 3 July 2014. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  5. Darwin, Ian (10 May 2017). Android Cookbook: Problems and Solutions for Android Developers. O'Reilly Media. pp. 271–274. ISBN 9781449374495.
  6. "Mendix RGraph overview". Mendix. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
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