Plotly Sankey Diagram
A flow diagram where rectangular nodes are connected by ribbons whose widths are proportional to the volume flowing between them, built with Plotly so each node and link surfaces a hover tooltip with the exact total. Ideal for energy flows, traffic from acquisition channels to co
Template details
- chart
- sankey
- flow
- diagram
- plotly
When to use this template
This visualization helps analysts understand the distribution and magnitude of flows within a system or process. It makes it easy to identify dominant paths, quantify transfers between stages, and pinpoint where volume accumulates or diminishes, revealing inefficiencies or key transitions. Analysts reach for it to trace the movement of entities or resources through a defined sequence of states or categories.
- Data with discrete nodes and directed links between them.
- Quantitative values representing flow volume or quantity.
- Categorical data where entities transition between states.
- Datasets requiring visualization of sequential or multi-stage processes.
- Identifying bottlenecks or major pathways in a flow system.
- Exploring many-to-many relationships between distinct entities.