Can You Query DAU, WAU, and MAU for Custom Events?
After a created a custom event, im not able to query for DAU, WAU, MAU - is this not possible for custom events?
After a created a custom event, im not able to query for DAU, WAU, MAU - is this not possible for custom events?
The knowledge sources don't explicitly address whether DAU/WAU/MAU measurements are supported for custom events specifically. However, here's what can be inferred from the available information:
What the docs say about DAU/WAU/MAU:
DAU, WAU, and MAU are available in Insights reports under the Unique Users measurement — you access them by selecting the > arrow next to "Unique Users" to reveal the XAU options. [Insights Users]
What the docs say about Custom Events:
Custom Events are virtual events that can be used across Mixpanel reports, including Insights, Funnels, Flows, Retention, and cohort definitions. [Custom Events]
Possible reasons you're not seeing DAU/WAU/MAU for your custom event:
The custom event may not be shared — Custom events are private to the creator until explicitly shared. If you're in a different session or context, ensure the event is shared with the project. [Custom Events]
The custom event may not appear in dropdowns — If the underlying events haven't fired recently (within 30 days), they may be hidden from the UI. [Debugging]
The knowledge sources do not explicitly confirm or deny that DAU/WAU/MAU are blocked for custom events. I'd recommend reaching out to Mixpanel Support for a definitive answer on this specific limitation.
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kapa.ai is there a way to create a custom event which includes ALL the events EXCEPT for a few?
Based on the knowledge sources available, there is no direct way to create a custom event that includes "all events except a few." Here's why:
Custom Event limitations:
A Custom Event is built by explicitly selecting one or more events (up to 25) to combine, optionally filtered by properties. [Custom Events]
There is no "exclude events" or "all events minus X" option described for Custom Event definitions.
Alternatives to consider:
Hide unwanted events in Lexicon — You can hide events you don't want appearing in reports or being included in "All Events" queries. Hidden events are excluded from query results (e.g., they won't appear as intermediate steps in Flows or be counted in "All Events"). [Hiding Data]
Drop unwanted events in Lexicon — If certain events are truly no longer needed, a project owner can drop them so they stop being ingested entirely. This is a more permanent action. [Dropping Data]
Use filters in reports — You can apply inline or global filters in reports to exclude specific events from your analysis without needing a custom event. [Filters]
The knowledge sources do not describe a built-in "all events except..." option for Custom Events, so if this is a critical need, I'd recommend reaching out to Mixpanel Support to confirm whether such functionality exists or is planned.
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