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Comparisons overlay prior periods or reference baselines to show change over time. Add multiple comparisons and configure labels, colors, and polarity.

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Add comparisons

The Comparisons feature lets you overlay historical or reference data directly onto your charts.

It’s designed to show performance changes over time, such as year-over-year, month-over-month, or against a fixed baseline.

You can add multiple comparisons (e.g., “Comparison year 1”, “Comparison year 2”, etc.) to track trends across several periods at once.

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Note:

• Comparisons are automatically aligned with your selected time range (e.g., Day, Week, Month, Year).
• You can add several comparison lines per metric.
• Each comparison can have its own color, label, and configuration. </aside>

Comparison types

Each comparison can be set to one of three modes:

Period over Period (Sequential Comparison)

How it works:

"Period over Period" compares your current selected timeframe with the immediately preceding period of the same length. It is a sequential look back in time.

The Multiplier:

You can use the Multiplier to decide how many period-steps to go back.

• Multiplier 1 (Default): Compares current data with the period directly before it.
• Multiplier 2: Skips the previous period and compares with the one before that.

When to use it:

Best for short-term trend analysis to check immediate performance changes (e.g., week-over-week).