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Retention

Also known as: Product life cycle

Definition

Retention measures how well a product keeps users over time by continuing to deliver value. It is a key indicator of product success and long-term viability.

In practice

Used to track repeat usage, , and to understand whether users are sticking with the product.

The reality

Retention is the clearest signal of value - if users don’t return, something isn’t working.

Also known as

Product life cycle

Plain English

How well a product keeps users coming back.

FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is retention?

Retention measures how many users continue to use a product over time.

Why is retention important?

It shows whether a product delivers ongoing value.

How do you improve retention?

By improving , value , and .

What is the difference between retention and churn?

Retention measures users staying, while measures users leaving.

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