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# Considerations when creating a time series widget

# Considerations when creating a time series widget {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

To create a time series widget that fulfills your business goal, keep several points in
mind.  
Note:  
This feature is part of the Core UI front end. It is not supported on Platform Analytics dashboards or UI Builder pages, except to a limited extent when migrated in compatibility mode. To build Platform Analytics components, see [Data visualizations in Platform Analytics](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/cTK92MA3IiY1_3pv041ktA "Data Visualizations use graphics to show table, indicator, and other data. They combine and extend the functions of reports and Performance Analytics widgets from the Core UI.") or [Filters in Platform Analytics](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/dLtrHm3CmdIO7YIX95Vpbg "Filter lists and data visualizations on an inline or technical dashboard. Filter by possible data value, by whether the value is true or false, or by date.").

This feature is in maintenance mode and is no longer being augmented or changed. Only security fixes to this feature will be addressed.

When you are creating a time series widget, consider the following points:

* To show a filtered set of scores in a time series widget, apply a breakdown to the widget. Only the scores that match the specified element of the breakdown will appear.
* To show aggregated scores, such as a seven-day average or a sum, apply a time series to the widget.
* To show the scores of secondary indicators over the same time line, add widget indicators to an existing widget. For more information, see [Add widget indicators](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uvFzMTyLTQWXsxA0A6C_jw "Add any number of secondary indicators to an existing time series or list widget.").
* When you are selecting a visualization for a time series, consider whether you want to emphasize the trend in the scores or specific changes in the scores. Also consider whether you want to show one indicator or compare several related indicators.
* Rounded calculations based on averages may be off by a small amount due to rounding errors.
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