Session tracking

A session represents a single visit to your product, from when users arrive until they leave. Think of it like a shopping trip — you arrive at the store, browse around, maybe make a purchase, and eventually leave. Session tracking helps you understand these "digital shopping trips" better.

Most analytics tools consider a session ended after 30 minutes of inactivity.^[1] However, you can adjust this timeout period based on your product's nature. For example, streaming services might use longer sessions because users often watch videos for extended periods, while news websites might use shorter sessions since users typically read articles quickly.

Session tracking reveals important patterns about user engagement. It helps answer questions like how long users typically stay, how many pages they visit per session, and what actions they usually take before leaving. This information helps improve user experience by showing you where users lose interest or encounter problems.