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AnalyticsUpdated Nov 6, 2026

What is Bounce Rate?

Definition

In Google Analytics 4, bounce rate is the share of sessions that were not engaged. It is the opposite of engagement rate.

Also known as:non-engaged sessions

Read it with context

A high figure is not always bad. A visitor who finds your phone number and calls straight away may leave quickly. Compare bounce rate with conversions before changing a page.

Related service: analytics and reporting.

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