Plotly Indicator KPI
A composite single-number KPI tile combining a large numeric readout, a delta vs a reference value (with up/down arrow and color), and an optional gauge bar that visualizes where the current value sits within a target range. Built with Plotly's indicator trace, which lays out the
Template details
- chart
- indicator
- kpi
- gauge
- plotly
When to use this template
This visualization excels at providing an immediate summary of a critical metric's current state, its recent performance trend, and its standing against predefined goals. Analysts leverage it to quickly convey whether a key performance indicator is healthy, improving, or requires urgent attention, facilitating rapid decision-making.
- Single, aggregated numeric value.
- Data with a clear 'good' or 'bad' direction.
- Metrics requiring comparison to a reference period.
- Values evaluated against specific target ranges.
- Datasets needing immediate status communication.
- Performance assessed via color-coded thresholds.