Explore, paths & saved views

Explore a question#

Choose a site, date range, traffic class and filters. Break down by the dimension that answers your question. Keep your comparison window consistent, then inspect paths or drop-offs when you need sequence context.

Read visitor paths#

Paths aggregate common ordered page sequences. Configure the number of steps and limit in the API; get_paths accepts 2–8 steps. A common path is a pattern, not a causal explanation. Use a funnel when you need a specific ordered conversion sequence and bounded window.

Save a private view#

Save the report with a descriptive name. Saved Explore views retain whitelisted date, traffic and dimension filters and belong to the current user. Other members do not automatically see your saved views. Delete a view to remove the saved configuration without deleting analytics.

Export your analysis#

Use the report export control where available. The API export_report returns a CSV string plus filename and MIME type for timeseries, breakdown, journeys or evidence. Write that CSV to your own file; the response is JSON rather than a raw CSV download.

API equivalents#

get_paths, get_dropoffs, list_saved_views, save_view, delete_saved_view and export_report.