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What is Highcharts?

Highcharts is a JavaScript charting library based on SVG and some canvas/WebGL technologies. It enables you to create interactive, responsive, and accessible charts for web applications with minimal code.
Highcharts is a source-available product. For commercial use, you’ll need a license. Visit shop.highcharts.com for licensing details.

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Key Features

Pure JavaScript

Highcharts is a standalone library with no dependencies on additional frameworks or plugins. It runs entirely in the browser using native technologies.

Responsive & Interactive

Charts automatically adapt to different screen sizes and support rich interactions like zooming, panning, and tooltips.

Wide Browser Support

Compatible with all modern browsers including Chrome 1.0+, Firefox 2.0+, Safari 4.0+, Opera 9.0+, Edge 12.0+, and IE 9.0+.

Extensive Chart Types

Supports 20+ chart types including line, area, column, bar, pie, scatter, and specialized types like heatmaps and treemaps.

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Product Family

Highcharts offers several products built on the same core:
  • Highcharts Core - Standard charts for data visualization
  • Highcharts Stock - Advanced charts for financial data with time-series support
  • Highcharts Maps - Geographic and map-based visualizations
  • Highcharts Gantt - Project management and timeline charts
  • Highcharts Dashboards - Complete dashboard solutions
Highcharts Stock, Maps, and Gantt all include the core Highcharts library, so you don’t need to load both.

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Why Choose Highcharts?

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No Dependencies

Highcharts is a standalone library that doesn’t require any additional frameworks. However, it integrates seamlessly with popular frameworks:
  • React and Vue integrations
  • Native iOS and Android support
  • Angular, Ember, and other framework wrappers
Visit the integrations overview for more information.

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Server Agnostic

As a front-end library, Highcharts works with any server that can serve static files. All core functionality runs in the browser, making it compatible with:
  • Node.js / Express
  • Python / Django / Flask
  • Ruby on Rails
  • PHP / Laravel
  • Java / Spring
  • .NET / ASP.NET
  • Static site generators

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Performance Optimized

Highcharts efficiently handles large datasets using:
  • SVG rendering for crisp, scalable graphics
  • Canvas/WebGL rendering for performance-critical scenarios
  • Tree shaking support to minimize bundle sizes
  • Lazy loading capabilities

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System Requirements

Highcharts has minimal requirements:
  • Client-side: Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
  • Development: Node.js 14.14.0+ (for npm installation)
  • No server-side processing required for basic functionality
For IE 11 and other legacy browsers, you must load Highcharts from the es5 folder. See the Installation guide for details.

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What You’ll Learn

This documentation will guide you through:
  1. Installation - Multiple ways to add Highcharts to your project
  2. Quick Start - Get up and running in minutes
  3. Your First Chart - Step-by-step tutorial to create your first visualization
  4. Advanced Features - Customization, theming, and advanced chart types

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Next Steps

Installation

Choose the installation method that works best for your project

Quick Start

Create your first chart in under 5 minutes

Your First Chart

Follow a complete tutorial to build a working chart

API Reference

Explore the complete Highcharts API documentation

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Community & Support

Ready to get started? Head over to the Installation guide to add Highcharts to your project.