Real-Time Analytics
Know Your Audience in Real-Time. Track engagement, performance, and monetization with sub-second analytics latency and 100+ metrics.
Real-Time vs. Traditional Analytics
See the difference instant insights make
| Feature | WAVE Analytics | Google Analytics | Mixpanel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Latency | <1 second | 24-48 hours | 5-15 minutes |
| Streaming Metrics | 100+ specialized | Basic web metrics | Custom events |
| Concurrent Viewers | Real-time count | Estimated | Not available |
| Quality Metrics | Buffering, bitrate, errors | Not available | Not available |
| Revenue Tracking | Real-time | Delayed | Custom tracking |
| API Access | Full REST API | Limited | Full API |
Actionable Insights in Real-Time
WAVE's real-time analytics engine processes streaming events with sub-second latency, giving you instant visibility into viewer behavior, content performance, and revenue generation. Unlike traditional analytics platforms that batch process data hourly or daily, our real-time pipeline allows you to see what's happening right now and react immediately.
Track 100+ streaming-specific metrics that matter for video platforms: concurrent viewers, watch time, buffering events, quality metrics, device types, geographic distribution, engagement rates, and monetization performance. Each metric updates in real-time as events occur, aggregated across millions of viewers with sub-second latency using distributed stream processing.
Custom dashboards let you visualize the metrics that matter to your business. Build unlimited dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets showing live viewer counts, revenue graphs, quality scorecards, and engagement heatmaps. Share dashboards with team members, embed them in presentations, or display them on office monitors for real-time operational visibility.
Full API access enables programmatic analytics integration with your existing tools. Export data to your data warehouse, trigger alerts based on custom thresholds, power machine learning models with real-time features, or build custom analytics applications. Our REST API provides both real-time streaming endpoints and historical query capabilities with SQL-like filtering and aggregation.
Comprehensive Analytics Coverage
Track every aspect of your streaming business
Engagement Metrics
Concurrent viewers, watch time, play rate, completion rate, interaction events, and real-time viewer activity.
Quality & Performance
Buffering events, bitrate distribution, startup time, error rates, CDN performance, and quality scores.
Revenue & Monetization
Ad impressions, subscription conversions, revenue per viewer, payment events, and lifetime value tracking.
Analytics Use Cases
Real-time insights drive better decisions
Live Engagement Optimization
Monitor real-time engagement and adjust content, pacing, or CTAs based on viewer response
Monetization Tracking
Track ad performance, subscription conversions, and revenue per viewer in real-time
Audience Insights
Understand viewer demographics, behavior patterns, and preferences as they happen
Performance Monitoring
Detect quality issues, buffering spikes, and CDN problems before they impact experience
"Real-time analytics let us see viewer reactions instantly during breaking news. We adjust coverage based on live engagement metrics, driving 45% higher retention."
Analytics Platform Specifications
Platform Capabilities
- Data Latency
- <1 second real-time
- Metrics Tracked
- 100+ streaming-specific
- Data Retention
- 13 months (5 years enterprise)
- Custom Events
- Unlimited custom tracking
- API Rate Limits
- 10,000 req/min (scalable)
- Export Formats
- JSON, CSV, Parquet
Available Metrics
- Concurrent viewers and watch time
- Play rate, completion rate, engagement score
- Buffering events and quality metrics
- Device, browser, and OS distribution
- Geographic viewer distribution
- Revenue, conversions, and monetization
- Custom events and user properties
- CDN performance and delivery metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What metrics are available in real-time?
WAVE tracks 100+ metrics with sub-second latency including concurrent viewers, watch time, buffering events, quality scores, device distribution, geographic locations, engagement events, and revenue tracking. All metrics update in real-time as events occur, with historical data available for trend analysis and reporting.
How long is analytics data retained?
Standard plans include 13 months of data retention. Enterprise plans offer up to 5 years of retention with archival options for longer-term storage. Raw event data can be exported to your data warehouse at any time via API or automated data pipeline integration.
Can I build custom dashboards?
Yes. Build unlimited custom dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets showing any combination of metrics. Share dashboards with team members, embed them in applications, or display them on office monitors. Dashboards update in real-time and support filtering, date ranges, and custom grouping. Full white-label options available for enterprise customers.
Ready for Real-Time Insights?
See your audience data come alive with sub-second analytics