How to Add Live Data Widgets to Notion (Charts, Trackers & More)
Learn how to sync real-time Notion data into visual widgets like charts and trackers using Blocky — no coding or formulas required.
How to Add Live Data Widgets to Notion (Charts, Trackers & More)
Ever wish you could turn your Notion databases into beautiful bar charts, line graphs, or progress trackers that update in real-time? With Blocky, you can sync live Notion data into customizable widgets — no code, no formulas, just drag, drop, and embed.
Let’s walk through exactly how to do it.
🧠 Why Live Data Widgets Matter
- Visualize your progress from Notion tables instantly
- Track KPIs, tasks, or goals with real numbers
- Automate reports and dashboards without manual updates
- Enhance collaboration by showing up-to-date info in a clean format
🛠 Step-by-Step: Embed Live Data From Notion
1. Connect Your Notion Workspace
Head to your Blocky Dashboard and click the Connect Notion button. You’ll be asked to grant permission to access specific databases.
✅ Tip: You can always change permissions later from your Notion integrations settings.
2. Choose a Widget Type
Once signed in and choose a widget like then hit create in the display:
- Bar Chart
- Pie Chart
- Line Graph
- Progress Tracker
3. Select Your Notion Database
A popup dialog will appear asking you to select a database from your connected workspace.
You’ll then:
- Choose the Label Field (e.g., task name, project, category)
- Choose the Value Field (e.g., number, percentage, count)
🎯 These fields tell Blocky how to generate the chart based on your data.
4. Customize the Widget Appearance
- Adjust colors, borders, opacity, and legend settings
- Toggle between vertical or horizontal charts
- Format numbers or enable tooltips
All customization is visual — no setup files or code required.
5. Copy & Embed in Notion
Click Copy Embed, then:
- Open your Notion page
- Type
/embedand paste the URL - Resize the widget as needed
Boom — your Notion page now displays live-updating data with a visual edge.
💡 Ideas for What to Track
| Use Case | Widget Type | Example Value Field | | --------------- | ---------------- | -------------------- | | Sales Pipeline | Bar Chart | Deal Amount ($) | | Task Completion | Progress Tracker | Percent Complete (%) | | Daily Habits | Line Chart | Count per Day | | Project Status | Pie Chart | Task Count by Status |
Final Thoughts
📊 Turn your Notion databases into real dashboards.
With Blocky’s Notion integration, you’re just a few clicks away from visualizing your workflows, habits, goals, and data in ways that actually make sense.