The Activity view allows workspace administrators and creators to monitor usage and engagement with their Playlab apps. This guide will walk you through the process of reviewing and analyzing activity data to gain insights into how your apps are being used.

Access Requirements

To review activity in Playlab, you must have appropriate permissions. Only admins and creators in the workspace can review activity.

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You can also review activity in an individual app:

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Follow these steps to review activity:

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Access the Activity Tab

Navigate to the Activity section of your workspace.

  1. Go to your Playlab workspace
  2. Click on the “Activity” tab in the top navigation menu
  3. The activity dashboard will display recent app usage
  4. You’ll see a list of apps with recent activity, along with dates and message counts
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Apply Filters to Focus Your Analysis

Use the dropdown filters to narrow down your view.

  1. Filter by app name using the “Apps” dropdown
  2. Filter by specific users with the “Users” dropdown
  3. Set a custom date range using the date picker
  4. Toggle “Show Community Activity” to include or exclude public community usage
  5. The activity list will update automatically as you apply filters
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Analyze the Activity Data

Understand what the activity data is telling you.

  1. Review app names to see which apps are being used
  2. Check user names to see who is engaging with your apps
  3. Note the dates to understand usage patterns over time
  4. Look at the message counts (indicated by the message icon) to gauge conversation depth
  5. Use pagination at the bottom of the screen to view more activity records
  6. Click on specific activity entries to view more details (if available)

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Activity Analysis Best Practices

Consider these recommendations when analyzing activity in Playlab:

  • Look for patterns in app usage over time to identify trends
  • Compare activity before and after updates to measure impact of changes
  • Identify your most active users to gather focused feedback
  • Note which apps have little to no activity and consider ways to improve them
  • Use date filters to analyze seasonal or time-based patterns in usage
  • Monitor community activity to understand how public users engage with your apps
  • Review message counts to determine which apps generate deeper conversations

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: March 21, 2025