🎬 Create Animated Bar Charts in Google Sheets

👉🏼How to Create Dynamic and Animated Bar Charts for Olympic Gold Stats Using Google Sheets

Learn to visualize Olympic gold medal stats with animated bar charts in Google Sheets using a template—no scripts needed.

Why this is Cool

Animated bar charts offer a visually engaging way to present data over time. 

By simply copying a template in Google Sheets, you can see your data come to life like a movie. 

This method is easy, accessible, and doesn’t require any coding skills, making it perfect for presenting historical statistics dynamically.

No scripts — the solutions is formula-based.

Setup

You need to install the add-on from Marketplace first:

https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/cooltables/542146021064

Next, move to your Google Sheets, and navigate to Extensions > Cooltables.

Use the templates section to find this template. Click to copy it to the current spreadsheet.

Another way is to use the add-on sidebar menu. You'll find the "Templates" task, and be able to browse among other templates.

Usage

Cooltables isn't just about data integration and chart customization—it also offers a variety of ready-to-use templates designed to streamline your Google Sheets™ tasks. Whether you're managing data, building reports, or visualizing metrics, our templates are crafted to save you time and effort.


Current Templates


New templates

And we’re constantly adding more! Our goal is to keep expanding the library with new templates that meet your growing needs—whether it's for business, personal projects, or anything in between. Stay tuned for future updates and additions to make your Google Sheets™ experience even more powerful.

With Cooltables, you'll always have access to the latest tools and templates, helping you get more done in less time.


🥰Our Approach:
Maximizing Formulas for Speed and Functionality

At Cooltables, we believe in harnessing the full power of Google Sheets™ formulas to deliver fast, functional, and dynamic templates. Our templates are designed to be business-oriented, catering to dashboards, infographics, and analytics—without requiring you to understand the underlying formulas.


Why Formulas?

We push Google Sheets formulas to their limits, enabling smooth performance even with large datasets. This allows our templates to handle hundreds of rows of data and generate individual charts for each value—something difficult to achieve in traditional BI tools like Looker Studio, which is better suited for static charts.


Easy to Use

All our templates are easy to replicate. You don’t need to know how they're built; simply load your data, and the template does the rest.


Dynamic Charts & Visualizations

Cooltables templates leverage Google Sheets’ flexibility to create dynamic, serialized charts that update as your data changes. Unlike static BI tools, our charts adapt in real time and can display visualizations for large datasets, making them ideal for tracking multiple metrics simultaneously.

By focusing on speed, functionality, and ease of use, we ensure that every Cooltables template is optimized for real-world business needs—helping you visualize and analyze data effectively within the familiar environment of Google Sheets™.

😎Get done more with Cooltables!

Try Sheets to BigQuery Integration and other key features

Cooltables Add-On for Google Sheets™: Elevate Your Spreadsheets

Cooltables is an essential tool designed to simplify your experience with Google Sheets™. Whether you're dealing with massive datasets or need advanced chart customization like the one above, Cooltables is packed with features to help you optimize your workflow.

Key Features:

With the Cooltables Add-On, you're not just limited to BigQuery integration—you can create visually appealing charts, manage data efficiently, and access upcoming features that will continuously enhance your Sheets experience.

Try the Cooltables Add-On today and discover how it makes working with Google Sheets™ easier, faster, and more enjoyable!