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Path depth and session duration

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Session Depth Distribution bar chart (1 to 5 pages) and Session Duration donut, above the top paths table
Top Paths tab: depth and duration charts.
ChartShowsGood sign
Session depthNumber of visits that saw 1, 2, 3, 4, 5+ pagesFewer 1-page visits over time
Session durationShare of visits 0–30 s, 30–60 s, 1–3 min, 3–10 min, 10 min+More visits over 1 minute

Many 1-page visits with short duration point to landing pages that do not match the visitors’ intent; compare by source with the filters.

How to use depth and duration #

You seeLikely meaningWhat to do
Most visits at 1 page, under 30 sVisitors do not find what they came forCheck the top entry pages and their traffic sources
Many 1-page visits of 1–3 minVisitors read and leave satisfied (blog)Add a next step: related post, newsletter
A peak at 3 pagesA common route existsOpen Top Paths to see it; make it shorter
Long visits with many pages but no conversionVisitors search or compareImprove navigation and search; watch recordings

Compare segments #

  • Filter by source: ads often bring 1-page visits; organic search deeper visits.
  • Filter by device: mobile visits are usually shorter.
  • Filter by visitor type: returning visitors should go deeper.

Expected result #

You know whether visitors explore your site or leave after one page.

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