A circular version of a progress bar, where an arc sweeps around a ring to show how much of a task or goal is complete.
Synonyms
- circular progress
- radial progress
- activity ring
Related terms
- progress bar
- gauge
- donut chart
- spinner
In plain words
- the circle that fills up as you complete something
- the round progress dial
Usage example
The fitness app closed each daily goal as a progress ring around the step count.
Don't confuse with…
- spinnerA progress ring shows a measured amount complete; a spinner just rotates to say 'working' without a known percentage.
Categories
- Data display