Map complex relationships with interactive network graphs
Network graphs (also known as node-link diagrams) are ideal for visualizing relationships, from social networks and team structures to ownership chains and data flows.
With Flourish, you can create interactive, animated network charts with no code. Simply choose a starting point, upload your data, and bring your network to life with directional arrows, images, filters, and custom styling.
USE CASES
Show how everything connects
Whether you're mapping social links or company ownership, network graphs help you untangle complexity
Visualize organizational structures
Show how people, teams, or entities are connected — ideal for org charts, social networks, or stakeholder mapping.
Explore flows and influence
Use directional arrows and weighted links to trace how data, resources, or authority moves through a system.
Organize networks with radial mode
Make complex networks more readable with a radial layout, which spreads nodes evenly around a central point.
FEATURES
Everything you need to create online network charts
Powerful features that make data visualization easy and beautiful
No coding required
Build interactive network graphs without writing a single line of code.
Directional & radial layouts
Show flow with arrows or distribute nodes evenly for cleaner structure.
Interactive filters
Hover, click, zoom and filter — let users explore connections in detail.
Supports images
Add custom images to nodes to personalize your graph and enhance visual meaning.
Responsive by default
Your graph automatically adapts to all screen sizes — no extra setup needed.
Easy to embed
Publish and embed your network anywhere: websites, blogs, slide decks and more.
Classic network graph
Visualize relationships between nodes using a free-flowing layout.
Directional network graph
Add arrows to show flow or direction between connected points.
Radial network graph
Distribute nodes evenly around a central point for clearer structure.
RESOURCES
Data visualization resources
Tips, guides, and resources to make your interactive network charts even more effective
Network graph – an overview
A step-by-step guide of the Flourish Network graph template
Learn more →
Frequently asked questions
A network graph (or node-link diagram) shows relationships between things. Each item is a “node,” and lines between them (or links) represent connections. Use a network graph when you want to visualize how people, organizations, ideas, or systems are connected.
A network chart typically consists of a few elements: nodes or points that represent the objects being connected, as well as links that represent the relationships between the nodes. It is common to size the points according to a numerical value, and they can also be supplemented with an image.
Flourish makes it easy to create interactive, animated network graphs without any coding. You can use directional arrows to show flow, switch to a radial layout for clarity, add filters and popups, and even include images on your nodes.
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 network graphs), 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.
Once you publish your Flourish visualization, you’ll get a responsive embed code you can paste anywhere HTML is supported – from WordPress and Medium to custom CMS platforms. Your chart will look great on any screen size, no extra setup needed.
Every project also comes with a unique URL, so you can easily share your work on social media or link to it directly.
