Interactive Timeline Maker
Build clickable timelines that surface extra context when milestones are tapped. Share instantly with a no-account-required link.
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Let viewers dive in
Transform a static timeline infographic into an interactive story. Plot milestones across months, phases, or eras, then let viewers click any event to uncover the context behind it. Ideal for product roadmaps, launch plans, company history pages, and interactive reports.
Explore this interactive timeline demo (opens in new tab)
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Click or hover to reveal the story: choose per-object behavior so viewers can tap an event and open a popup filled with the detail you want to highlight.
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Attach rich context to timeline events: keep the overview clean while still offering data points, images, and supporting text on demand.
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Lay out eras and dependencies your way: organize date ranges, categories, and relationships however you like, then reveal sub-timelines, media, or links inside each popup.
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Share in seconds with a single no-sign-in link that works on desktop and mobile.
What is an interactive timeline?
A timeline maps events across time. An interactive timeline adds on-demand exploration: your audience sees the full chronology first, then clicks milestones to open popups with the context they need. Use an interactive timeline maker like Vexlio to highlight launch phases, company history, program milestones, or editorial calendars without overloading the canvas.
Why does this keep your story clear? Traditional timeline graphics force every caption, screenshot, and metric onto one plane, so legibility drops quickly. Interactivity lets you lead with the highlights and reveal supporting information only when someone wants it. Viewers stay anchored to the main timeline while exploring deeper threads as they want.
Try the interactive timeline builder
No sign-up needed.
How does it work?
- Plot the high-level timeline. Add milestones, phases, and connectors that show how your story unfolds.
- Select any event and click "Add popup." The popup editor lets you add supporting text, screenshots, shapes, or flowcharts tied to that point in time.
- Choose reveal behavior. Decide whether each popup appears on hover or click so people can explore at their own pace.
- Share the finished timeline. Send one secure link so teammates, stakeholders, or clients can experience your interactive timeline in the browser, no account required.
Popular use cases for interactive timelines
- Product launch roadmaps: show each phase, dependencies, and resource links right inside event popups.
- Educational material: let learners read into events on-demand without cluttering the main timeline.
- Event and conference schedules: give attendees quick access to room info, speaker bios, and session materials.
- Project status updates: deliver an interactive report with progress, blockers, and upcoming milestones on demand.
Here's what our users have said
Real users speaking about Vexlio's previous desktop version:
I was able to knock together some pretty nice diagrams super-quickly using the demo version. Lots of nice touches.— Gabe R.
Your application fits an empty spot in my toolbelt.— Clint P.
Definitely addresses many of the pain points I have with Google Drawings, Inkscape etc. for making diagrams.— Jim M.
Vexlio has no learning curve - so easy to use.— Peter L.