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Step Survival

How many sessions continue from one journey step to the next.

Definition

Step survival measures how much traffic remains at each depth of a journey, such as step one, step two, step three, and beyond.

Meaning

It shows where exploration collapses.

Why It Matters

Sharp drop-offs help teams find where navigation, content, speed, or CTAs fail to move visitors forward.

History And Context

Step survival is related to funnel analysis, but applies more broadly to open-ended website journeys.

Related Terms

  • Average steps
  • Drop-off
  • Funnels
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