Frequently Asked Questions

Chartbuddy is a powerful add-on for Google Slides designed to help you create beautiful, professional, and highly customizable charts directly within your presentations. It simplifies the process of data visualization, allowing you to communicate your insights more effectively.

You can easily install Chartbuddy from the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome" and grant the necessary permissions to get started.

Yes, Chartbuddy is currently free to install and use, offering a robust set of features for creating stunning charts. We may introduce optional paid versions with advanced features in the future, but our core charting functionalities will remain accessible.

Your security and data privacy are our top priorities. Chartbuddy operates directly within your Google Slides environment. We do not store your chart data or presentation content on our servers. Access is handled via secure Google OAuth. Learn more on our Security Page.

Chartbuddy provides a more advanced and intuitive experience with greater customization options, a wider selection of chart types tailored for professional use, and features designed to save time and improve the quality of your data visualizations.

Yes. Since Chartbuddy charts are embedded directly into your Google Slides, collaboration works just like any other Google Slides content. If your collaborators also have Chartbuddy installed, they can edit the charts too.

Chartbuddy is a browser extension specifically designed for Chromium-based browsers. This includes Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Arc, and other browsers built on the Chromium engine. While Google Slides itself can be accessed from other browsers like Firefox or Safari, Chartbuddy's features require a Chromium-based browser for full functionality.

Our browser extension integrates seamlessly with your Google Slides. For a detailed guide on its features and how to use it, please see our guide on using the browser extension.

You can manage or revoke Chartbuddy's access to your Google account at any time. For step-by-step instructions, please visit our guide on revoking permissions.

Chartbuddy only requests the necessary permissions to function. We prioritize your security and data privacy. For detailed information on how we handle file access, please read our explanation on granting file access.

If you have questions or need assistance, please visit our Support Page or contact us through the help options within the add-on.

Yes.

Charts created with Chartbuddy become part of your Google Slides presentation. You can share your presentation via Google Drive, download it, or present it directly, and your charts will be included.