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React Timeline Component forTime-Based Data Visualization
Horizontal timeline for any time-based data. Activities, history, events, logs. Handles thousands of items with smooth scrolling.
npm install @nessprim/planbyView Timeline DemoWhy Static Timeline Libraries Don't Scale
vis-timeline
Renders all items to DOM. 500+ items = browser lag. No React integration. jQuery-era API design.
react-chrono
Vertical only. No virtualization. Good for story pages, not data visualization.
CSS-only Timelines
Static HTML. No zoom/pan. Update data = regenerate entire markup. Accessibility nightmare.
Planby Timeline
Virtualized rendering. Smooth with 10k+ items. Native React. Real-time updates without full re-render.
React Timeline Comparison
| Feature | Planby | vis-timeline | react-chrono | react-calendar-timeline |
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| Virtualization | ||||
| Horizontal Timeline | ||||
| Large Datasets (1000+) | ||||
| Native React | ||||
| TypeScript | Partial | Partial | ||
| Actively Maintained | ||||
| React Native | ||||
| Bundle Size | ~45KB | ~150KB | ~60KB | ~80KB |
Try the React Timeline Live
Let's see how itworks
Explore Planby in action with our interactive demo. Test configurations, customize themes, and see how easy it is to integrate.
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Real-time interaction
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Theme Options
Multiple styles
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Demo Data
Random examples
Demo Information
Loader set to 2s to mimic data fetching
Recording option for future programs
Multiple days set to 5 days ahead
Random data generated for examples
React Timeline Use Cases
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Activity Logs
User actions, system events, audit trails with timestamp visualization.
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Process Monitoring
CI/CD pipelines, deployment history, job execution timelines.
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Patient History
Medical records, treatment plans, medication schedules over time.
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Career History
Job history, education, achievements in chronological view.
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Product Roadmap
Feature releases, milestones, sprint history visualization.
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Incident Timeline
System outages, alerts, resolution steps in temporal order.
React Timeline - Quick Start
npm install @nessprim/planby
import { Epg, Layout } from '@nessprim/planby';
<Epg
channels={categories}
epg={timelineItems}
isTimeline={true}
{...config}
/>Why Choose Planby?
See how Planby stacks up against other solutions in the market
| Feature | Planby ⭐ Best | FullCalendar | Syncfusion | Custom |
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| React-first | ||||
| Easy customization | ||||
| TypeScript support | ||||
| Virtualisation | ||||
| Performance optimized | ||||
| Drag & drop support | ||||
| Regular updates | ||||
| Mobile responsive | ||||
| Setup time | ~10 min | 12 days | 15 days | Months/Years |
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React Timeline FAQ
Common questions about React timeline components and horizontal time-based data visualization.
What is a React timeline component?
A React timeline component renders time-based data on a horizontal axis with events positioned at their timestamps. Planby uses bidirectional virtualization — rendering only visible items — enabling smooth 60fps scrolling with 10,000+ items where libraries like vis-timeline would lag.
How does Planby compare to react-calendar-timeline?
react-calendar-timeline has limited TypeScript support, no virtualization for large datasets, and is not actively maintained. Planby is actively maintained, TypeScript-first, bidirectionally virtualized for 10,000+ events, supports drag & drop (PRO), and runs on React Native.
Can Planby replace vis-timeline?
Yes. vis-timeline renders all items to the DOM (no virtualization), has a jQuery-era API, and no native React integration. Planby is native React, ~45KB bundle (vs ~150KB), and maintains constant performance at 10,000+ items via virtual rendering.
Does Planby support multiple timeline tracks?
Yes. Channels represent rows/tracks and programs represent time-ranged events. You can have unlimited parallel tracks with independent events — the core model for TV guides, employee schedules, room booking, and any multi-row timeline.
How does Planby handle large timeline datasets?
Planby uses bidirectional virtualization — windowing both the horizontal time axis and the vertical row axis. Only items in the visible viewport are rendered to the DOM, maintaining constant 60fps performance regardless of total dataset size.
Is there a free React timeline component?
Yes. Planby has a free tier via npm install @nessprim/planby. Includes full timeline visualization, multiple tracks, virtualization, and TypeScript support. PRO adds drag & drop and advanced timezone handling at a one-time $400 per developer license.
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