Grouped Line Chart Maker

Compare multiple trends on one chart

A grouped line chart, or multi-line chart, draws one line per category so you can compare trends side by side and see whether groups converge, diverge, or move in parallel. InstaCharts builds it from your spreadsheet with a clear color-coded legend.

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What data you need for a grouped line chart

X-Axis Dates or ordered categories
Y-Axis Numerical values
Breakdown A category column; each unique value becomes a separate line

Paste your spreadsheet, upload a CSV or Excel file, or connect a Google Sheet, and InstaCharts detects your column types and builds the grouped line chart automatically.

When to use a grouped line chart

  • Compare trends across categories over the same time range
  • See whether groups are converging or diverging
  • Track several KPIs that share a scale
  • Spot a single series that breaks away from the rest

When another chart fits better

  • More than five to seven lines get hard to read
  • Series on very different scales flatten the smaller ones
  • Part-to-whole stories suit a stacked bar or grouped area chart

How to make a grouped line chart

  1. 1
    Add your data: Paste a spreadsheet, or upload a CSV, Excel, TSV, or JSON file.
  2. 2
    Pick the grouped line chart: InstaCharts auto-suggests a chart; switch to this type in one click.
  3. 3
    Map your columns: Choose which columns drive each axis, or accept the smart defaults.
  4. 4
    Customize styling: Adjust colors, labels, and titles to match your brand or report.
  5. 5
    Export or embed: Download as PNG, SVG, or PDF, share a link, or embed a live, auto-updating chart.

Grouped Line Chart maker FAQ

Is the multi-line chart maker free?

Yes. You can build and export a grouped line chart for free, no sign-up needed. The free tier covers up to 500 rows and adds a watermark, removed on paid plans from $10/month.

How do I plot multiple lines from my data?

Provide a date or ordered column, a numeric value column, and a breakdown column. InstaCharts draws one line per unique value in the breakdown column and color-codes the legend automatically.

How many lines can I show at once?

You can plot several, but keeping it to five to seven lines keeps the chart legible. Use filtering to focus on the categories that matter.

What if my series are on very different scales?

A shared axis can flatten smaller series. In that case, consider separate single-line charts, or filter to series with comparable ranges so each trend stays visible.

Want the full reference? Read the grouped line chart documentation.

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