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Beeswarm plot

Show every observation while spreading nearby points so distributions remain visible. Create a private, publication-ready beeswarm plot directly in your browser without transmitting sensitive rows off-device. Data is processed locally on your hardware with zero server uploads, enabling instant export to SVG, PNG, and Excel data.

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Edit the data, then export.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data is not uploaded.

Data

Paste tab-separated data from Excel or edit the cells directly.

Paste or import table data

Paste a header row, or choose a local CSV/TSV file. Files are read in this browser and capped at 500 rows.

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Preview

Sample preview of the example data. The live chart takes over as soon as you start working.

SVG, PNG, and Excel exports are generated locally in this browser. PowerPoint export is temporarily unavailable while its dependency path is reviewed for a high-severity image parser advisory.

Statistical Distribution & Shape

A beeswarm plot (or swarm plot) plots individual raw data points along a single axis and groups them by category. It applies a physical collision detection algorithm to push overlapping points laterally, ensuring that every single observation is fully visible. This technique illustrates the precise shape, density, and spread of your distribution without relying on artificial jitter or hiding data behind summary statistics. All data processing and collision simulations happen entirely locally on your machine, guaranteeing that your sensitive data is never uploaded to any external server.

Data Requirements & Continuous Variables

Format input columns for beeswarm plot with explicit headers and numerical measurements. Verify that rows represent discrete categories or observations without unformatted symbol artifacts.

Sample Distribution Data

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Guidelines for Interpreting Distributions

  • Ensure sufficient visual distinction for beeswarm plot marks across standard and high-contrast viewports.
  • Align text labels horizontally whenever possible to improve cognitive readability for beeswarm plot elements.
  • Double-check scale boundaries and zero-anchors before exporting beeswarm plot presentation artwork.
Data shape
Group and numeric value columns
Exports
SVG, PNG, and Excel data; PowerPoint export is temporarily unavailable pending dependency review.

How it works

You edit a table in this page. The renderer draws an SVG from those rows in your browser, then you can download SVG, PNG, or Excel data. The table is not uploaded to any external processing server.

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary advantage of a beeswarm plot?

It displays every single actual data point with zero artificial jitter or hidden overplotting.

Reviewed 16 August 2026.

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