50+ Software Product KPI Examples

Understand user engagement, feature adoption, and overall product performance.

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Most Popular Software Product KPIs

Accepted Pull Requests #

Measures the number of pull requests that have been merged or accepted into the project.

API Usage Growth %

API Usage Growth tracks the increase in API usage over time, highlighting trends in adoption and reliance on the API.

App Install Rate %

App Install Rate measures the percentage of users who install the app after visiting the app's landing page or viewing an ad.

App Load Speed time

App Load Speed measures the time taken for the app to start up and become usable.

Comprehensive List of Software Product KPIs

API

API Usage Growth %

API Usage Growth tracks the increase in API usage over time, highlighting trends in adoption and reliance on the API.

Applications Per API #

Tracks the number of distinct applications or systems that utilize the API.

Number of API Partners #

Measures the number of business partnerships or integrations established through the API.

Time To First API Call time

Time To First API Call measures the duration from when a user first accesses the API to when they successfully make their first call.

Unique API Consumers #

Unique API Consumers counts the distinct users or services that make requests to the API.

Mobile App

App Install Rate %

App Install Rate measures the percentage of users who install the app after visiting the app's landing page or viewing an ad.

App Uninstall Rate %

App Uninstall Rate tracks the percentage of users who uninstall the app after downloading it.

Average Screens Per Visit #

Measures the average number of screens or pages users navigate through in a single app session.

Cost Per Install $

Cost Per Install calculates the average cost incurred to acquire a new user who installs the app, often through advertising.

Device Usage list

Device Usage identifies the types and models of devices used by the app's audience.

In-App Purchase Rate %

In-App Purchase Rate calculates the percentage of app users who make purchases within the app.

Mobile Retention Rate %

Mobile Retention Rate measures the proportion of users who continue to use the app over a specific time frame after installation.

Screen Resolution list

Screen Resolution metrics track the range of screen resolutions used by the app's user base.

Open Source Program

Accepted Pull Requests #

Measures the number of pull requests that have been merged or accepted into the project.

Meetups Organized #

Counts the number of meetups or community events organized around the project.

Number of Commits Per Contributor #

Tracks the average number of commits made by each contributor, providing insights into individual contributor activity and engagement.

Open Pull Requests #

Counts the number of pull requests that are open at any given time.

User Engagement

Invite Conversion Rate %

Invite Conversion Rate measures the success of referral or invitation programs by calculating the percentage of sent invites that result in new user registrations or sign-ups.

Product Signups #

Product Signups measure the total number of users who have registered or signed up for the software product.

Registration Rate %

Registration Rate calculates the proportion of visitors who complete the registration process, reflecting the effectiveness of the onboarding experience and initial appeal.

Session Depth #

Session Depth quantifies the average number of interactions (such as clicks or screen views) a user has in a single session.

Session Interval time

Session Interval measures the average time between individual user sessions, offering insights into user habit formation and product reliance.

Session Length time

Session Length is the average duration a user spends in a single session when interacting with the software.

Stickiness Ratio %

The Stickiness Ratio compares the daily and monthly active users (DAU/MAU) to gauge how often users return to the software.

Time To First Purchase time

Time To First Purchase tracks the average duration from a user's initial engagement (like signing up or installing) to making their first purchase.

Trial Conversion Rate %

Trial Conversion Rate is pivotal for freemium or trial-based software products, indicating the percentage of users converting from a free trial to a paid subscription.

User Churn Rate %

User Churn Rate quantifies the percentage of users who stop using the software over a specific period.

User Growth Rate %

User Growth Rate measures the rate at which the software's user base is expanding over time.

User Retention Rate %

User Retention Rate measures the proportion of users who continue using the software after a certain period, signifying long-term user engagement and satisfaction.

UX

App Load Speed time

App Load Speed measures the time taken for the app to start up and become usable.

Navigation vs Search ratio

This metric compares the frequency of users navigating through menus versus using the search function to find what they need.

Net Promoter Score score

Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures user loyalty and the likelihood of users recommending the product to others.

Screen Resolution list

Screen Resolution metrics identify the range of screen resolutions among the user base.

System Usability Scale score

The System Usability Scale (SUS) is a reliable tool for measuring the usability of a product.

Task Success Rate %

Task Success Rate measures the percentage of successfully completed tasks by users.

Time On Task time

Time On Task tracks the average duration taken by users to complete a specific task.

User Error Rate %

User Error Rate calculates the frequency of errors made by users while interacting with the product.