Bar chart race maker
Make a bar chart race video without coding
Turn your spreadsheet into an animated ranking. Show who rises, who falls and who takes the lead.
Open the editorWhat is a bar chart race?
A bar chart race shows changing rankings over time. Bar length represents each value, and the bars move up or down as their positions change.
Use it when the story is about who takes the lead, not just who finishes first.
Use cases
Where a bar chart race works best
Sales rankings
Show which products or regions lead in sales as the numbers change.
Audience growth
Compare followers or subscribers as creators and brands trade places.
Population changes
Follow cities or countries as their populations grow and rankings shift.
Features
Tools for your bar chart race
Automatic animation
RaceCharts animates your data. No code or frame-by-frame editing needed.
Excel, Google Sheets or CSV
Paste data from a spreadsheet or upload a CSV file.
Automatic rankings
Choose how many bars to show and set the pace. Rankings update automatically.
Logos, icons and images
Add company logos, icons or your own pictures next to each item.
Portrait, square or landscape
Choose a video format for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or presentations.
MP4 export up to 4K
Create and preview for free. Export videos with RaceCharts Pro.
Sample data
Start with this example
Follow eight travel destinations, each with its country flag. Japan climbs from third place to first in this fictional booking race.
Use this table’s layout for your own data. The sample numbers are fictional and free to reuse.
Open this example in the editor →Download sample CSV ↓| Name | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 80 | 92 | 110 | 123 | 138 |
| Japan | 42 | 70 | 104 | 142 | 180 |
| Spain | 63 | 81 | 100 | 108 | 122 |
| France | 25 | 38 | 52 | 66 | 83 |
| Greece | 38 | 58 | 82 | 115 | 150 |
| Portugal | 32 | 47 | 65 | 82 | 104 |
| Thailand | 20 | 36 | 62 | 98 | 130 |
| Mexico | 16 | 25 | 37 | 49 | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a bar chart race?
Import your data and select Bar chart race in Format. Choose a style, adjust the timing, then preview the animation. Export the video with Pro.
Can I make a bar chart race from Excel?
Yes. Paste from Excel or Google Sheets, or upload a CSV. Put category names in the first column and dates in order across the top.
Is making a bar chart race free?
Creating and previewing charts is free. Sign in to save projects. MP4 exports require RaceCharts Pro.
When should I use a line chart instead?
Use a line chart to keep each category’s full history visible. A bar chart race focuses on the ranking at each moment.
Can I make a bar chart race for TikTok, Reels or YouTube?
Yes. Choose portrait for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, or landscape for YouTube. Square videos are also available. Pro exports all three formats as MP4.
How many bars should I show?
Show only as many as viewers can comfortably read. Keep the same unit for every bar, and check long names at your chosen video size.
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Create and preview for free. Export your video with RaceCharts Pro.
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