What is a Gantt chart?
A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart used to plan and track projects, showing tasks as horizontal bars along a timeline so it's clear when work starts, ends, and overlaps. It makes it easy to map schedules, track progress, and spot dependencies at a glance.
With Flourish, creating interactive Gantt charts is fast and code-free. Add colors, groups, and progress bars, or enrich each task with popups, images, and links.
USE CASES
Keep projects on track with Gantt charts
Turn long task lists into simple visual schedules, helping teams stay organized, aligned, and on track
Plan product launches
Use Gantt charts to map campaigns, sprints, and releases, keeping cross-functional teams aligned on key deadlines.
Manage complex projects
Break down tasks, show dependencies, and track progress in one clear visual plan to keep work on track.
Visualize any timeline
From events to schedules to historical data, Gantt charts bring activities into a single, easy-to-follow view.
FEATURES
Everything you need to create interactive Gantt charts
Powerful features that make data visualization easy and beautiful
No coding required
Build interactive Gantt charts in minutes – without writing a single line of code.
Responsive design
Timelines adapt automatically to any screen size, from desktop to mobile.
Locale support
Switch languages and date formats, from Greek to Persian, to fit your audience.
Custom branding
Apply your colors, fonts, and styles so even project plans stay on brand.
Embed anywhere
Share as a standalone chart, or add directly into Canva, PowerPoint, or websites.
Project management
Use this starting point to create a clear project plan with tasks, deadlines, and dependencies.
Timeline
Build a chronological view to show how people, events, or categories change over time.
Weekly timetable
Organize activities across days and hours to map schedules at a glance.
RESOURCES
Data visualization resources
Tips, guides, and resources to make your online Gantt charts even more effective
Gantt charts – an overview
A step-by-step overview of how to get started with the Gantt chart maker
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Frequently asked questions
Gantt charts are perfect for project management and scheduling – ideal for showing task assignments, timelines, and progress where you need to visualize overlapping activities and their relationships over time periods.
Include start dates, end dates, and task names in your data. For dependencies, add a column linking tasks to their prerequisites. Flourish will automatically create visual connections showing which tasks must complete before others begin.
An easy and fast way to make a Gantt graph is with Flourish. Use the Flourish Connector (MCP) through a compatible AI tool, or select a Gantt template from the template chooser and upload your data. Map tasks with start and end dates, show progress, and add popups with extra details. Customize colors, fonts, and labels — the Flourish Assistant can help you make changes using plain-language requests. Then share your interactive graph with a link or embed it on your website.
Flourish offers a free plan that’s perfect for exploring interactive data storytelling. You’ll get access to the full range of visualization types available in Flourish (including Gantt charts), unlimited projects, full privacy for your unpublished work, plus helpful support resources.
If you’re an individual creating presentations and reports, our Presenter plan might be the right fit. It includes access to the Flourish app within Canva, along with image and SVG export options for your visualizations.
And if you’re ready to create fully branded visuals without attribution, collaborate across teams, connect your systems via API, and unlock advanced storytelling features like scrollytelling, our premium plans are designed for you. Reach out to our team to find the best option for your business.
Yes. Flourish works seamlessly with Canva (from the Flourish interface or directly via our app in Canva) and PowerPoint. You can add dynamic charts and interactive visuals directly to your Canva designs. A Presenter plan or higher is required.
