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Monthly Active Users

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Jademi Jude
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August 15, 2025

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Monthly Active Users Definition

Monthly Active Users (MAU) counts distinct individuals who use an app during a rolling 30-day period. It’s a long-term engagement measure often compared with DAU to calculate the DAU/MAU ratio, a retention indicator.

How Monthly Active Users Works

  • Analytics systems log unique user IDs during activity.

  • Each user is counted once in the month, regardless of usage frequency.

  • Data is aggregated through tools like Google Analytics, AppsFlyer, or Amplitude.

Example of Monthly Active Users

A music streaming service reports 8 million MAU, up from 7 million last quarter after releasing a new playlist feature.

Why Monthly Active Users Matters in Advertising

  • Reveals potential reach for ad campaigns.

  • Informs investor updates and growth tracking.

  • Supports retention and reactivation strategies.

  • Guides budget allocation for user acquisition.

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