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Track Session Duration on Javascript

Start tracking session duration on Javascript by installing a simple SDK on your website. Javascript analytics can help you track more than just session duration.

How to track session duration on Javascript

Tracking session duration is crucial for understanding user behavior and web performance. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for tracking session duration on Javascript simply and quickly.


Steps to track session duration on Javascript

Step 1

Create an Amplitude account

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Step 2

Install the browser SDK with yarn or NPM.

Step 3

Validate that your Javascript website is passing data to Amplitude.

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Step 4

Create a chart and add the data you would like to visualize.

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Frequently asked questions

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JavaScript is a versatile programming language primarily used for adding interactivity to websites and building web applications.

Session duration is the total time a user spends in a session from the first to the last activity.

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