Custom Dimensions & Metrics Feature Overview

This document provides an overview of all the developer resources related to Custom Dimensions and Metrics.

Custom dimensions and metrics are a powerful way to send custom data to Google Analytics. Developers can use custom dimensions and metrics to segment and measure differences between: logged in and logged out users, authors of pages, levels in games, or any other available business data.

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Platform
Reference: Custom Dims & Mets Learn about the data model, measurement, and reporting options.
Collection
Web Tracking: analytics.js Using custom dimensions and metrics on the web with the analytics.js library.
Android SDK Using custom dimensions and metrics in native Android apps with the Google Analytics SDK for Android.
iOS SDK Using custom dimensions and metrics in native iOS apps with the Google Analytics SDK for iOS.
Measurement Protocol Using custom dimensions and metrics in almost any environment using the measurement protocol.
Configuration
Set up Custom Dims & Mets (Help Center) Learn how to configure custom dimension and metrics.
Reporting
Custom Dims & Mets in Reports Learn about the available reporting options for custom dimensions and metrics.
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About Custom Dimensions (Help Center) Custom dimensions limits, best practices, and examples.

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Last updated July 15, 2014.

Custom Dimensions & Metrics Feature Overview

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