Module 7
5 min read
Custom Visuals
Extend Power BI with custom visuals from AppSource
What You'll Learn
- What are custom visuals
- How to install them
- Popular custom visuals to try
What are Custom Visuals?
Power BI has 30+ built-in charts. Custom visuals add hundreds more from the marketplace!
How to Install Custom Visuals
- Click ... (three dots) in Visualizations pane
- Select Get more visuals
- Search or browse AppSource
- Click Add on the visual you want
- Visual appears in your pane!
Certified vs Non-Certified
| Type | Certified ✓ | Non-Certified |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Microsoft reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Use in Service | Yes | No (Desktop only) |
| Trust Level | High | Use with caution |
Tip: Look for the green checkmark!
Popular Custom Visuals
| Visual | Use For |
|---|---|
| Chiclet Slicer | Slicers with images |
| Text Filter | Search box filtering |
| Word Cloud | Show text frequency |
| Gantt Chart | Project timelines |
| Hierarchy Slicer | Nested category filters |
| Card with States | KPIs with status colors |
Best Practices
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Use certified visuals | Install random visuals |
| Limit 2-3 per page | Add 10 custom visuals |
| Test performance first | Skip testing |
| Check ratings & reviews | Ignore user feedback |
Try This
- Go to Get more visuals
- Search "Chiclet Slicer"
- Click Add
- Create a slicer with product images
- Compare with built-in slicer
Tip: Built-in visuals cover 90% of needs. Only use custom for special requirements!