Sorted stream graph
Theme river; stream graph
This is a type of stacked area chart where the layers are sorted along a central axis, creating a flowing, organic shape that emphasises changes and relative proportions over time.
Make sure that the data has a clear order over time, such as chronological or by a particular variable. Limit the number of categories to avoid visual clutter. Use a clear colour scheme to differentiate between categories.
To track the changing popularity of different digital transformation strategies over time, with the most popular strategy always appearing at the top.
How has the popularity of different cloud computing providers changed among your company's target audience?
Date/Time response, Rating scale