Metrics · Product · Retention · Monthly · % · Updated 2026-07-21

What is DAU/MAU Stickiness Ratio?

Short answer: The share of monthly active users who are also active on a given day, indicating engagement frequency.

Definition

The share of monthly active users who are also active on a given day, indicating engagement frequency.

Formula

DAU / MAU x 100

How to measure

Divide the daily active user count by the monthly active user count for the same day, then average across the period if tracking a trend.

Why track it

A rising ratio shows users are returning more frequently within the month, a strong sign the product is becoming habitual.

Example

A tool with 100,000 DAU and 400,000 MAU has a 25% stickiness ratio.

FAQ

What is DAU/MAU Stickiness Ratio?
The share of monthly active users who are also active on a given day, indicating engagement frequency.
How do you calculate DAU/MAU Stickiness Ratio?
DAU / MAU x 100
Why track DAU/MAU Stickiness Ratio?
A rising ratio shows users are returning more frequently within the month, a strong sign the product is becoming habitual.
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