Line Chart cards in ClickUp
Line Chart cards in ClickUp help you visualize changes in your task data over time so you can quickly spot trends, monitor performance, and make informed decisions based on your Workspace activity.
This how-to guide walks you through creating, editing, and configuring Line Chart cards from the Dashboard, including how to choose calculation types, filter data, and adjust chart settings.
What is a Line Chart card in ClickUp?
A Line Chart card is a Dashboard card type that displays one or more lines on a chart, based on metrics from tasks in your ClickUp Workspace. Each line represents a different series of data, and the X-axis shows how those metrics change over time or across other dimensions.
Use Line Chart cards to:
- Track task progress or statuses over days, weeks, or months.
- Monitor workload trends by assignee or List.
- Compare multiple data series in a single visual.
- Highlight spikes, drops, or long-term performance patterns.
Access requirements for ClickUp Line Chart cards
Before you create a Line Chart card, confirm that you have the right access in ClickUp:
- Access to the Dashboard where you want to add the card.
- Permissions to edit that Dashboard.
- Permission to view the Spaces, Folders, or Lists whose data you want to display.
If you cannot see task data in your Line Chart card, verify your permissions with your Workspace admin.
How to create a Line Chart card in ClickUp
Follow these steps to add a new Line Chart card to a Dashboard in ClickUp.
Step 1: Open or create a Dashboard in ClickUp
- From the left sidebar, open the Dashboards area.
- Select an existing Dashboard, or create a new one.
- Make sure you have edit access to the Dashboard.
Step 2: Add a Line Chart card
- On the Dashboard toolbar, click + Add card.
- In the card picker, choose the option for Line Chart (often listed under reporting or charts).
- The Line Chart card will be added to your Dashboard and open its configuration panel.
Step 3: Select your data source in ClickUp
Next, choose which tasks in ClickUp will power your Line Chart card.
- In the card settings, select the Location or Data source.
- Pick the Spaces, Folders, or Lists you want to include.
- Optionally, use Filters to narrow data by status, assignee, priority, tags, or custom fields.
The Line Chart will use only the tasks matching these filters.
Configure ClickUp Line Chart calculations
Each Line Chart card in ClickUp uses one or more data series. For each series, choose what to calculate and how to aggregate the information.
Choose a calculation type
Common calculation options include:
- Count: Total number of tasks that match your filters.
- Sum: Add up numeric fields, such as time estimates or custom numeric fields.
- Average: Average value of a numeric field, such as time tracked per task.
- Min / Max: Minimum or maximum value for a numeric field across your selected tasks.
Select the calculation that best reflects the trend you want to monitor in ClickUp.
Select the field to measure in ClickUp
Depending on your calculation type, choose which field the Line Chart should use:
- Task count for basic volume tracking.
- Time Estimate or Time Tracked for effort trends.
- Custom numeric fields such as budget, points, or scores.
You can set different fields for different series when comparing multiple metrics on one Line Chart card.
Adjust Line Chart time and grouping options in ClickUp
Line Chart cards can group task data by time periods or other dimensions. Configure these settings to make your ClickUp chart easier to read.
Set the date range
Pick the time span the Line Chart should cover:
- Last 7 days
- Last 30 days
- This week, month, or quarter
- Custom date range
The chart will only include tasks within this date range, based on the chosen date field in ClickUp (for example, due date, created date, or closed date).
Group or bucket your data
Next, choose how the chart groups data along the X-axis.
- By time: day, week, month, or year.
- By assignee: one line per person responsible.
- By List or Folder: compare performance across different parts of your ClickUp hierarchy.
- By status: see trends for open, in progress, or done tasks.
Grouping options may vary depending on your plan and which fields are available in your Workspace.
Customize your ClickUp Line Chart card
After configuring data and grouping, customize the way the Line Chart looks and behaves in ClickUp.
Rename the card and series
- Edit the card title so it clearly describes the metric, such as “Tasks completed over time”.
- Rename each series to make the legend easier to understand.
Format the chart display
Depending on the options available in your ClickUp plan, you can usually adjust:
- Axis labels to clarify what each axis represents.
- Legend visibility so viewers can identify each line.
- Line colors or styles for better contrast between series.
Use simple labels and consistent colors so teammates can quickly interpret your Line Chart card.
Resize and arrange the card on your Dashboard
To fit the Line Chart card into your overall ClickUp Dashboard layout:
- Drag the card to a new position.
- Resize the card by dragging its edges or corners.
- Align it with related cards, such as Bar Charts or Numbers cards.
A clear layout helps you compare the Line Chart with other metrics at a glance.
How to read Line Chart cards in ClickUp
Once configured, your Line Chart card updates as data changes in ClickUp. Use it for quick insights and reporting.
Interact with the chart
- Hover over points on a line to see exact values and dates.
- Toggle series on or off from the legend, when available.
- Compare peaks and troughs between different series to understand relationships in your ClickUp data.
Common use cases for ClickUp Line Chart cards
Teams often use Line Chart cards in ClickUp for:
- Tracking completed tasks per week to measure productivity.
- Following the number of open tasks to manage workload over time.
- Monitoring time tracked compared to estimates across sprints.
- Visualizing custom KPIs from numeric custom fields.
Tips for better reporting with ClickUp Line Chart cards
Use these best practices to keep your ClickUp reporting accurate and actionable:
- Keep filters simple so the chart stays easy to understand.
- Use consistent date fields across charts (for example, always use due date).
- Pair Line Chart cards with other cards on the same ClickUp Dashboard for context.
- Review filters regularly to ensure they still match your process.
Learn more about ClickUp Line Chart cards
For full technical details and the latest updates on Line Chart cards in ClickUp, review the official documentation on the ClickUp Help Center: Line Chart cards article.
If you want expert help planning dashboards, metrics, and automation around ClickUp, you can also explore consulting resources like Consultevo for strategic Workspace optimization.
By configuring Line Chart cards correctly and placing them on your key Dashboards, you can turn raw task activity in ClickUp into clear, visual trends that guide better decisions for every team.
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