How to Create Custom Metrics in Amplitude
- George Apostolov
How to Create Custom Metrics in Amplitude: step-by-step guide
Inside Amplitude's experiment editor, head over to the Goals tab and click its corresponding 'Pencil' icon.
After that, tap the 'Create a Custom Metric' button under the Define the Goal section.
Click the title field, then enter a unique metric label. At the same time, write a short description and type it into the field right below the title.
Following that, specify your preferred 'Metric Type' and Events'. Simply tap their respective menus and pick your preferred choices.
Once done, tap 'Save and Close' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the custom metric will be created and added to your goal experiment.
Quick answer: To create custom metrics in Amplitude, open the experiment editor, go to the Goals tab, click the Pencil icon, and tap Create a Custom Metric. Enter a unique label and description, select your preferred metric type and events from the menus, and click Save and Close to add the metric to your experiment.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Create custom metrics for your experiments in Amplitude by defining goals, adding labels, descriptions, metric types, and events. This guide shows how to create Custom Metrics in Amplitude in 6 steps, starting with "Inside Amplitude's experiment editor, head over to the Goals tab and click its correspo..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the custom metric will be created and added to your goal...". 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 create Custom Metrics 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 Create Feature Flags in Amplitude, How to Define Experiment Goals in Amplitude and How to Duplicate Charts in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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