Create panels instantly from saved queries and visualization suggestions

We’ve redesigned the panel configuration experience to include the option to use a saved query.

When you add a panel to a dashboard, you now have three starting points: an empty panel, a library panel, or a saved query. Select Use saved query to open the Saved queries dialog box and choose a query. Grafana then generates a ready-to-edit panel—including a recommended visualization—so you can add a useful panel to your dashboard without even entering panel edit mode:

To try out this feature, enable the queryLibrary feature toggle.

2026-04-02

Saved queries: New interface and improved filtering experience

2026-03-30

Configure visualizations faster with panel styles

2026-03-30

Updated visualization suggestions now generally available