How to add a “last updated” timestamp to your visualizations

In Flourish, you can add a timestamp to the footer of your chart showing when a chart was last updated. No more scratching your head and wondering how current a visualization is!

The feature lets you display when the dataset of a chart was last updated – either manually or via Live CSV, and also customize its date and time format.

TIP: The new feature is especially great for live visualizations during events like elections or sports, as it reassures viewers that the information is current and relevant.

To add a “last updated” timestamp to your visualization:

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Head to the footer settings

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Add the date/time stamp

To add the date/time stamp of when the data was last updated add {{data_last_updated}}. For example, ”Last updated at {{data_last_updated}}”.

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To customize the format, switch on the advanced options.

TIP: You can provide a custom date format in d3-time-format syntax, for example, %b %d, %Y for Jul 3, 2024.

Now, every time you republish your chart, or the Live CSV feature pulls through data, the timestamp will show what time it happened.