Datawrapper oEmbed

FAQ

What does this plugin enable me to do?

Once you’ve installed this plugin, you can paste Datawrapper chart URLs into your WordPress articles/sites and they will turn into beautiful responsive and interactive embeds.

How does it work?

To place a Datawrapper chart, map or table into your WordPress article, simple paste its URL (e.g. https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/8Wwvx/). Your visualization will appear and will be interactive when you publish or preview the article.

For a detailed how-to with images, visit the Datawrapper Academy article “How to embed charts in WordPress articles”.

Do I need a Datawrapper account to use this plugin?

You can embed any Datawrapper charts you find, but to publish new charts, maps, or tables you need to create a free account. If you want to try out Datawrapper, you can do so without signing up.

Can I use this plugin if I use the free version of Datawrapper?

Yes. This plugin will work no matter if you use Datawrapper for free or with a paid plan.

Why should I embed my Datawrapper visualizations instead of using an image?

There are a few advantages:
* Datawrapper visualizations are responsive – images are not. “Responsive” means that the visualization adjusts to the size of your device. You can look at a Datawrapper chart, map or table on a small mobile phone or on a big laptop screen – in any case, text elements like axis labels or descriptions will be nicely readable.
* Your readers can hover over elements e.g. in your maps or line charts to see the underlying values.
* In Datawrapper visualizations, you can link to a data source or let users download the data with a click. Both wouldn’t be possible with an image.