Fotherplot

After working out how to plot time-based data using Google charts API, I created a WordPress plugin to plot values stored in a custom field against the published-on date of WordPress blog posts that use the field.

Usage Example

I use this plugin to keep a track of my weight. I have a private WordPress journal with a custom field called “Weight (kgs)” and each week when I make my journal entry I fill in my weight in this custom field. I have page called “My Weight” which is empty but uses the Fotherplot Template.

The plugin outputs a image and a list of the relevant data, example:

• January 17, 2009: 110.67kgs
• January 10, 2009: 113.4kgs
• January 3, 2009: 116.1kgs
• November 5, 2008: 110kgs
• October 18, 2008: 109.7kgs
• October 8, 2008: 112.9kgs
• August 30, 2008: 110.5kgs
• July 17, 2008: 103.4kgs
• April 8, 2008: 98.9kgs
• March 10, 2008: 99.3kgs
• February 11, 2008: 100.9kgs
• February 4, 2008: 102.3kgs
• January 28, 2008: 102.9kgs
• January 20, 2008: 103.4kgs