The Dual Axis widget is a type of graph that displays two sets of data on the same plot, with each set of data having its own Y-Axis. This allows you to compare two different types of data that have different units of measurement, scales, or ranges. The Dual Axis widget can be customized with different plot types to better visualize the data.

One common example of a Dual Axis plot is a line chart with two Y-Axis. In this type of plot, each line represents a different set of data, and each Y-Axis represents a different scale or unit of measurement. This type of plot can be useful for comparing two variables that have different units, such as Mentions and Distinct Users in this context.

For example, the Dual Axis widget can be used to –

• Compare the volume of mentions and sentiment for their brand on social media on the same chart to evaluate the overall perception of their brand

• Compare the engagement rate and follower growth rate for their brand's social media profiles on the same chart to determine whether their current social media strategy is effective in growing their audience and increasing engagement

• Compare the volume of customer complaints and the response time for resolving these complaints on the same chart to evaluate the effectiveness of their customer support team.

To create a Dual Axis widget

To plot the Dual Axis widget, you can use any existing editable dashboard or create a new one. Refer to this article to learn how to set up a custom dashboard.

Once you have the dashboard where you want to add the visualization widget, follow the steps below –

1. On the custom dashboard, click Add Widget in the top right corner.

2. On the widget builder, enter the widget's name.

3. Select Dual Axis as a visualization type for your widget.

4. Under the What would you like to plot on your widget section, you will be given below fields –

   • X-Axis: Select the required dimension to plot it on X-Axis, e.g. Created Time

   • Y-Axis (Y1): Select any metric/custom metric to be plotted on Y-Axis, e.g. Mentions

   • Y-Axis (Y2): Select another metric/custom metric to be plotted on Y-Axis, e.g. Distinct Users

5. You can select the plot type for Y1 and Y2 Axis. You can choose the chart type from these options – Line, Column, Spline, Area, and Area Spline.

6. Select the configuration options as desired. For more information, refer to the Configuration options section below.

7. Under the Defined Advanced Options section, you can apply filters, define additional properties and set personalized targets with these options.

8. Click Add to Dashboard on the bottom right corner to create your new widget.

Configuration options

The configuration options available for the Dual Axis widget will work as follows –