Charts without the Bloat
Beautiful WordPress charts from a simple shortcode or Gutenberg block. Zero database overhead, no extra tables, no slowdowns.
Live demo
The same Chart.js–powered output you get from the plugin. No backend, no DB—just the chart.
Built for modern WordPress
Speed, privacy, and a dead-simple experience.
Speed
No database writes. Charts live in your content. Fast first load and no extra queries.
Privacy / GDPR
No tracking, no external requests. Your data stays on your server. Chartlet is GDPR-friendly by design.
Simple UX
Native Gutenberg block or classic shortcode — your choice. Edit data inline. No dashboards or settings bloat.
One shortcode, full control
Use the full Chartlet shortcode with labels, data, colors, title, height, and value prefix/suffix.
Shortcode
[chartlet type="bar" labels="Jan,Feb,Mar,Apr,May" data="12,19,8,14,11" colors="#269db6" height="260"]Chartlet vs traditional chart plugins
Less database, less code, faster pages.
| Metric | Chartlet | Traditional chart plugins |
|---|---|---|
| Database size | Zero extra tables | Often 5–20+ tables |
| Load time impact | Minimal (shortcode only) | Heavy (DB + options + assets) |
| Data storage | In post content | Custom post types / meta |
| Setup | Install, add a shortcode or block | Wizards, settings, imports |
Get started in 3 steps
Free forever. No account required.
Install
Go to WordPress → Plugins → Add New, search for «Chartlet», and click Install Now.
Activate
Click Activate. No configuration required — the plugin is ready immediately.
Add a chart
Insert the Chartlet block in the block editor, or paste a shortcode into any post or page. Your chart appears instantly.