Bar Chart

How to use Bar Chart Widget of Sky Addons for Elementor

The Bar Chart widget is a visually engaging way to present data on your website using Elementor. Built with the powerful Chart.js library, this widget lets you create responsive, animated bar charts in both vertical and horizontal orientations. It supports multiple datasets, custom styling, tooltips, grid lines, and legends — all configurable via Elementor’s intuitive interface. Whether you’re showing monthly stats, comparison data, or any numerical values, the Bar Chart widget makes it interactive and easy to understand for your visitors.

Features:

1. Based on lightweight and flexible Chart.js 4.x
2. Vertical or horizontal bar chart layout
3. Multiple dataset support with repeater control
4. Full control over grid lines, tooltips, and legends
5. Custom animation settings and detailed style options

Insert Bar Chart Widget

1. Open Elementor Editor. In the Elementor panel, search for “Bar Chart” under Sky Addons.
2. Drag and Drop the Widget to the desired location on your page / editor.

Bar Chart Layout

1. Chart Height – Define the height of the chart in pixels.
2. Type – Choose between Vertical or Horizontal bar layout.
3. Label Values – Enter labels separated by commas (e.g., January, February, March).
4. Add Repeater (Dataset) – Add one or more datasets with the following:
   • Label – Name of the dataset.
   • Data – Comma-separated values for each bar.
   • Background Color – Main color of bars.
   • Background Hover Color – Color on hover.
   • Border Color – Border color for each bar.
   • Hover Border Color – Border color on hover.

Additional Settings

1. X Axes Labels – Toggle X-axis labels.
2. Y Axes Labels – Toggle Y-axis labels.
3. X Axes Grid Lines – Show/hide grid lines on the X axis.
4. Y Axes Grid Lines – Show/hide grid lines on the Y axis.
5. Show Tooltips – Enable data tooltips on hover.
6. Show Title – Display a chart title.
7. Step Size – Define step increments on Y axis.

Legend Settings

1. Show Legend – Toggle the legend display.
2. Position – Select position: Top, Bottom, Left, or Right.
3. Reverse – Reverse the order of legend items.

Animation Settings

1. Select Animation – Choose animation style.
2. Duration – Set animation duration in milliseconds.

Style Customization

Chart Section

Customize the main chart area to align with your website’s layout and design.

1. Padding – Adjust space around the chart to prevent overflow or tight layout.
2. X Axes Grid Color – Change the horizontal grid line color to match your theme.
3. Y Axes Grid Color – Style the vertical grid lines for better visual hierarchy.
4. Bar Border Width – Control the thickness of each bar’s outline for a sharper or softer look.

Legend Section

Style the legend that displays dataset labels for better readability and aesthetics.

1. Text Color – Modify the color of the legend text to enhance visibility.
2. Box Height / Width – Adjust the size of the colored legend markers beside each label.
3. Typography – Fully control font family, size, weight, spacing, and style of legend text.

Labels Section

Design the axes labels to improve clarity and fit your site’s branding.

1. Padding – Manage space around label areas for clean layout.
2. X Axes Color / Typography – Change font and color for bottom axis labels (e.g., months).
3. Y Axes Color / Typography – Style the left axis labels (e.g., numbers/values) to improve contrast and legibility.

Tooltip Section

1. Alignment – Set how tooltip content aligns inside the box (left/center/right).
2. Padding – Add inner spacing so the content doesn’t feel cramped.
3. Background Color – Set a custom background to match or contrast your site.
4. Border Color / Width / Radius – Fine-tune the outline of the tooltip box.
5. Caret Size – Adjust the size of the little arrow pointing to the bar.
6. Title Color / Typography – Style the heading inside the tooltip.
7. Title Bottom Spacing – Add space between the title and body.
8. Body Color / Typography – Control the appearance of the detailed info shown in the tooltip.

Save and Preview

1. Once you’ve customized and styled your accordion, click “Publish” or “Update” to save your changes.
2. Preview the page to ensure the widget looks and functions as desired.

Troubleshooting

1. If chart doesn’t display: ensure label values and datasets match in count.
2. Check console for Chart.js related errors.
3. Make sure there are no conflicting scripts or caching issues.

Conclusion

The Bar Chart widget powered by ChartJS offers dynamic and customizable charts for Elementor users. With full control over layout, design, and animation, this widget is perfect for showcasing data with style and clarity. Try mixing multiple datasets, tweaking gridlines, or adjusting tooltips to match your design needs effortlessly.