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

What is Feature Adoption Rate?

Short answer: The percentage of eligible users who try and continue using a specific feature.

Definition

The percentage of eligible users who try and continue using a specific feature.

Formula

Users using the feature / Users eligible for the feature x 100

How to measure

Define eligibility, like having access to the feature, then track what share of eligible users engage with it at least once and again in a following period.

Why track it

Feature adoption tells a product team whether new investment is actually changing behavior, not just shipping into a void.

Example

A new automation feature reaches only 8% adoption among eligible users, prompting a redesign of its onboarding prompt.

FAQ

What is Feature Adoption Rate?
The percentage of eligible users who try and continue using a specific feature.
How do you calculate Feature Adoption Rate?
Users using the feature / Users eligible for the feature x 100
Why track Feature Adoption Rate?
Feature adoption tells a product team whether new investment is actually changing behavior, not just shipping into a void.
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