Display Total Events on Custom Mixpanel Board Like Dashboard

Moritz H. · 2025-08-06T23:28:03.407Z

In my dashboard I can show events and they will display a graph PLUS on the top, mixpanel shows me the sum of the events that happened in the timeframe. on my custom mixpanel board, i also want the graph PLUS on the top the sum of the events that happened in the timeframe. how can I get the sum on top like in my dashboard?

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To display the sum of events at the top of your custom Mixpanel board, similar to what you see in the default dashboard, you need to use the correct measurement in your Insights report.Here’s how you can do it: 1. Add an Insights Report to Your Board: In your custom board, add an Insights report.2. Select the Event: Choose the event you want to analyze.3. Set the Measurement to "Total Events": In the measurement dropdown (usually defaults to "Unique Users"), select Total Events. This will show the total count of the selected event over your chosen timeframe. The sum will appear at the top of the graph, just like in the default dashboard.4. Save the Report to Your Board: Once configured, save this report to your custom board. The sum will be displayed above the graph automatically.This approach leverages Mixpanel’s built-in measurement options, which include "Total Events" for event counts. The sum at the top is a standard feature when using this measurement in Insights reports and boards. If you use other measurements (like aggregate property values), the corresponding sum or aggregate will also be shown at the top of the graph for the selected timeframe Insights: Measurements.If you want to sum a numeric property (not just event count), use the "Aggregate Property" measurement and select "Sum" for the property you’re interested in. The sum for that property will then be displayed at the top as well Aggregate Property.Summary: - Use an Insights report. - Set measurement to "Total Events" (or "Aggregate Property" → "Sum" for properties). - The sum will appear at the top of the graph in your custom board, just like in the dashboard.If you follow these steps and use the correct measurement, Mixpanel will automatically display the sum at the top of your report in the board.
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kapa.ai But how do I select "Unique users" when I have already selected "Total Events"?
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In Mixpanel Insights reports, you can only select one measurement (such as "Total Events" or "Unique Users") per metric at a time. However, you can display both "Total Events" and "Unique Users" on the same graph by adding each as a separate metric in your report: 1. Add your first metric: - Select your event. - Set the measurement to Total Events.2. Add a second metric: - Click the + Metrics button to add another metric. - Select the same event. - Set the measurement to Unique Users.Both metrics will appear on the same graph, and their respective totals (sum of events and unique users) will be shown at the top of the report for the selected timeframe. This allows you to compare both values side by side in your custom board Insights: Basic Features Insights: Measurements.If you need to show both numbers in a single view, this is the recommended approach in Mixpanel.
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To display the sum of events at the top of your custom Mixpanel board, similar to what you see in the default dashboard, you need to use the correct measurement in your Insights report.Here’s how you can do it: 1. Add an Insights Report to Your Board: In your custom board, add an Insights report.2. Select the Event: Choose the event you want to analyze.3. Set the Measurement to "Total Events": In the measurement dropdown (usually defaults to "Unique Users"), select Total Events. This will show the total count of the selected event over your chosen timeframe. The sum will appear at the top of the graph, just like in the default dashboard.4. Save the Report to Your Board: Once configured, save this report to your custom board. The sum will be displayed above the graph automatically.This approach leverages Mixpanel’s built-in measurement options, which include "Total Events" for event counts. The sum at the top is a standard feature when using this measurement in Insights reports and boards. If you use other measurements (like aggregate property values), the corresponding sum or aggregate will also be shown at the top of the graph for the selected timeframe Insights: Measurements.If you want to sum a numeric property (not just event count), use the "Aggregate Property" measurement and select "Sum" for the property you’re interested in. The sum for that property will then be displayed at the top as well Aggregate Property.Summary: - Use an Insights report. - Set measurement to "Total Events" (or "Aggregate Property" → "Sum" for properties). - The sum will appear at the top of the graph in your custom board, just like in the dashboard.If you follow these steps and use the correct measurement, Mixpanel will automatically display the sum at the top of your report in the board.
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Moritz H.
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kapa.ai But how do I select "Unique users" when I have already selected "Total Events"?
kapa.ai
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Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! 📚
kapa.ai
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In Mixpanel Insights reports, you can only select one measurement (such as "Total Events" or "Unique Users") per metric at a time. However, you can display both "Total Events" and "Unique Users" on the same graph by adding each as a separate metric in your report: 1. Add your first metric: - Select your event. - Set the measurement to Total Events.2. Add a second metric: - Click the + Metrics button to add another metric. - Select the same event. - Set the measurement to Unique Users.Both metrics will appear on the same graph, and their respective totals (sum of events and unique users) will be shown at the top of the report for the selected timeframe. This allows you to compare both values side by side in your custom board Insights: Basic Features Insights: Measurements.If you need to show both numbers in a single view, this is the recommended approach in Mixpanel.
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