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How to compare the count of two fields from different source types ?

Ombessam
Path Finder

How can I get the following visualization ?

Field1VsField2.png

I've tried the following commands:

(index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype1") OR (index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype2")
| fields field1 field2
| stats count(field1) as Field1, count(field2) as Field2

and I getting the following graph

Screenshot 2025-04-01 at 19.00.30.png

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livehybrid
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @Ombessam ,

To get the desired visualisation comparing the counts of field1 and field2, you need to transform the results of your stats command so that the field names become values in one column and the counts become values in another. The transpose command is suitable for this.

(index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype1") OR (index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype2")
| stats count(field1) as Field1, count(field2) as Field2
| transpose
| rename column as FieldName, "row 1" as Count

 

This structure (FieldName, Count) allows you to configure your bar chart visualization.

livehybrid_0-1743537129332.png

 

You could also achieve this with:

(index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype1") OR (index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype2")
| eval x="x" 
| stats count(status) as field1, count(bytes) as field2 by x

livehybrid_1-1743537175169.png

 

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Ombessam
Path Finder

Awesome @livehybrid , Thanks

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livehybrid
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @Ombessam ,

To get the desired visualisation comparing the counts of field1 and field2, you need to transform the results of your stats command so that the field names become values in one column and the counts become values in another. The transpose command is suitable for this.

(index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype1") OR (index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype2")
| stats count(field1) as Field1, count(field2) as Field2
| transpose
| rename column as FieldName, "row 1" as Count

 

This structure (FieldName, Count) allows you to configure your bar chart visualization.

livehybrid_0-1743537129332.png

 

You could also achieve this with:

(index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype1") OR (index="my_index" sourcetype="sourcetype2")
| eval x="x" 
| stats count(status) as field1, count(bytes) as field2 by x

livehybrid_1-1743537175169.png

 

🌟 Did this answer help you? If so, please consider:

  • Adding kudos to show it was useful
  • Marking it as the solution if it resolved your issue
  • Commenting if you need any clarification

Your feedback encourages the volunteers in this community to continue contributing

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