PLG glossary

Feature adoption

The extent to which users discover, try, and consistently use specific features in your product.

Definition

Feature adoption measures whether users are discovering and repeatedly using specific capabilities in your product.

Why feature adoption matters in PLG

In PLG, feature adoption is a key signal of whether users are progressing beyond initial activation into deeper value.

It also informs roadmap and pricing decisions, since heavily adopted features often justify premium plans or add-ons.

How to measure feature adoption

You can measure feature adoption using both breadth (how many accounts use a feature) and depth (how often they use it over time).

Segmenting adoption by plan, role, or acquisition channel helps you understand which features are driving value for which users.

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