How do I add the metric “Events” to a Custom report?
Cloud On-Premise
Unfortunately, creating a custom report specifically with the Events metric is not currently possible in Matomo. The best alternative available is using the Hits metric which counts all actions, including events.
What does the Hits metric count in a custom report?
The Hits metric in a custom report counts all actions, regardless of their type. If no filter is applied to the custom report, Hits will count all actions.
How does the Hits metric behave when a filter is applied in a custom report?
When a filter is applied in a custom report and it specifically filters for events, Hits will count only the event actions that match the filter. If the filter excludes other types of actions, “Hits” will reflect the count of event actions based on the applied filter. In this case, Hits is a close approximation to the “Events” metric.
