Enable a Community Visualization

Community Visualization

Community visualizations in Looker Studio allow you to utilize custom visualization types developed by third-party developers, such as funnels and gauges, in your reports. Follow these steps to enable community visualizations and ensure proper authentication and access.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Enter Edit Mode:
   • Open your Looker Studio report and switch to Edit mode to make modifications.
2. Open the Data Source:
   • Click on the Menu in the upper left corner, select Resource, and then Manage added data sources.
   • Locate the data source used for the community visualization and click Edit.
   • Change the data credentials from Viewer’s to Owner’s and toggle Community Visualization Access to On.
3. Enable Community Visualizations:
   • Navigate back to the Resource menu and choose Manage community visualizations.
   • Select Allow community visualization access. This setting allows the use of custom visualization components from the community in your report.
4. Reload the Report:
   • After updating these settings, reload your report to apply the changes. Your report should now correctly display community visualizations.

Interactive Demo

For a visual guide on enabling community visualizations in Looker Studio, you can view an interactive demo here:

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If you encounter any issues or have questions about allowing community visualizations in your reports, you can reach out to our support team.