Glossary term
North star metric
A north star metric is the primary measure that reflects the recurring value a product creates for users and the business.
Why it matters
It keeps product teams from optimizing vanity metrics that do not represent durable value.
Example
A music product might care more about weekly listening hours than signups because listening is the value users came for.
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