How to Use Cohorts in Amplitude Charts
- George Apostolov
How to Use Cohorts in Amplitude Charts: step-by-step guide
Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, find the 'Segment By' section under the Segmentation tab.
Choose the specific Segment you wish to use, then tap its corresponding 'In Cohort' option.
After that, choose the cohorts you prefer to use. Simply tick the checkbox beside them.
Once done, tap 'Apply' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the selected cohorts will be used as filters in your chart's segmentation.
Quick answer: To use cohorts in Amplitude charts, locate the Segment By section in the Chart Editor's Segmentation tab, select your segment and its In Cohort option, tick the checkboxes for your preferred cohorts, and tap Apply to use them as filters.
About this Amplitude tutorial
Apply cohorts as filters in your Amplitude charts by selecting segments in the Chart Editor and choosing your desired cohorts. This guide shows how to use Cohorts in Amplitude Charts in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Amplitude's Chart Editor, find the 'Segment By' section under the Segmentation tab" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected cohorts will be used as filters in your char...". 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 use Cohorts in Amplitude Charts?
5 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 Use Dashboard Templates in Amplitude, How to Use Funnel Analysis in Amplitude and How to Add Annotations to Charts in Amplitude. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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