After working out how to plot time-based data using Google charts API, I created a WordPress plugin to plot values stored in a custom field against the published-on date of WordPress blog posts that use the field.
I use this plugin to keep a track of my weight. I have a private WordPress journal with a custom field called “Weight (kgs)” and each week when I make my journal entry I fill in my weight in this custom field. I have page called “My Weight” which is empty but uses the Fotherplot Template.
The plugin outputs a image and a list of the relevant data, example: