How to Add Filters to Charts in Amplitude
- George Apostolov
How to Add Filters to Charts in Amplitude: step-by-step guide
Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, navigate to the top-left corner and click 'Expand Chart Controls'.
Under the selected chart type tab, find and click the 'Segment By' option.
Look for the specific segment you want to edit, then tap its corresponding 'Filter By' option.
After that, choose the specific user property you want to use as a filter.
Subsequently, specify your preferred value and then tap 'Apply' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the selected filter will be added to your Amplitude chart.
Quick answer: To add filters to charts in Amplitude, open the Chart Editor and expand chart controls. Click Segment By under the chart type tab, select Filter By for your desired segment, choose a user property, specify a value, and click Apply to add the filter.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Add filters to your Amplitude charts easily by configuring segment controls, choosing user properties, and applying your preferred values. This guide shows how to add Filters to Charts in Amplitude in 6 steps, starting with "Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, navigate to the top-left corner and click 'Expand Char..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected filter will be added to your Amplitude chart". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Amplitude interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Filters to Charts in Amplitude?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Amplitude data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Amplitude. Related guides: How to Add Multiple Charts to a Dashboard in Amplitude, How to Add Text to Dashboards in Amplitude and How to Analyze Product KPIs in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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