TimelineJS
Bring Your Stories to Life with TimelineJS!
Ever wished you could tell a story, explain a sequence of events, or showcase historical data in an engaging and visually stunning way? Look no further than TimelineJS from Northwestern University Knight Lab!
TimelineJS is a fantastic open-source tool that empowers anyone, from beginners to experts, to create beautiful and interactive timelines with incredible ease. Whether you're a journalist, educator, historian, or just someone with a story to tell, TimelineJS offers a dynamic platform to present information.
Why choose TimelineJS?
- Effortless Creation: Get started quickly using a simple Google Spreadsheet, or delve into JSON for advanced customization.
- Rich Media Integration: Seamlessly embed content from popular platforms like Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps, Wikipedia, and SoundCloud. Your timeline won't just be text; it will be an immersive experience!
- Total Control: Customize everything from language and fonts to initial zoom levels. Advanced users can even override CSS for complete design freedom.
- Automatic Updates: Link your timeline to a Google Spreadsheet, and any changes you make there will automatically update your published timeline – no need to republish!
- Versatile and Flexible: Group events, use HTML for text formatting, and even represent ancient dates. For those concerned about privacy, JSON allows for complete control over your data.
- Completely Free & Open Source: TimelineJS is released under a Mozilla Public License, making it free for both commercial and non-commercial use.
- WordPress Friendly: A dedicated WordPress plugin is available for easy integration into self-hosted sites.
Transform your static information into compelling narratives. Start creating your interactive timeline today with TimelineJS!
Website Description
TimelineJS is an open-source tool that enables anyone to build visually rich, interactive timelines. Beginners can create a timeline using nothing more than a Google spreadsheet, like the one we used for the Timeline above. Experts can use their JSON skills to create custom installations, while keeping TimelineJS's core functionality.
https://timeline.knightlab.com/