Free Grouped Bar Chart Templates

Browse grouped bar chart templates for comparing multiple series side by side within each category, with long category labels handled cleanly.

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Grouped bar chart templates for multi-series comparisons

A grouped bar chart places each category's series side by side rather than stacking them, so exact values stay directly comparable, while the horizontal layout keeps long category or question labels fully readable. It's a standard format for survey results split by region or segment, and any comparison with two to four series per category. Pick a template, paste your data, and drop the finished chart into your deck.

When should I use a grouped bar chart instead of stacked?

Use a grouped bar chart when you want to compare exact values across series directly. If the running total across series matters more than reading individual values precisely, use a stacked bar chart instead.

Why use a grouped bar chart instead of a grouped column chart?

Use the horizontal, grouped bar layout when your category labels are long, such as survey questions or product names, since horizontal labels don't need to be rotated or truncated the way vertical column labels do.