Stacked Area Charts

This article is specific to the updated TrackVia UI released in Fall 2026

Stacked Area Charts are best used to show changes in composition over time.

When to Use a Stacked Area Chart

• Use Stacked Area Charts to show how parts contribute to a whole
• When you want to track not only the total value, but also want to understand the breakdown of that total by groups
• To compare the proportions of different categories against the total value
• To show how multiple variables contribute to the total value while still showing the overall trend.

When to Avoid Using a Stacked Area Chart

• If you need an exact comparison
• If you have more than 3-5 categories
• If you want to compare how one category is overtaking another, consider using a line chart instead.

Example Use Cases for Stacked Area Charts

1. Visualizing revenue shares by product line over a period of time.
2. Show how sales in different regions contribute to total sales.

Related Articles

• Introduction to Views
• Interacting with Views
• Non-Stacked Area Charts