How To Track Events in Mixpanel
- George Apostolov
How To Track Events in Mixpanel: step-by-step guide
To track events in mixpanel, use the mixpanel track method (Javascript) in key areas of your project. To do so, simply add a line of mixpanel.track("Event_Name"); within a script tag.
You can use this method in various key areas with unique names for each event.
Once done, head back inside the mixpanel dashboard and go to the Events tab from the top menu.
You will notice your new custom events are now being tracked inside mixpanel.
These new custom events can now be used in reports and charts and will appear within all event lists as independent events.
Quick answer: To track events in Mixpanel, add the mixpanel.track("Event_Name") method within a script tag in key areas of your project. Next, navigate to the Events tab in the Mixpanel dashboard to view your new custom events, which will now appear across all event lists and can be used in reports and charts.
About this Mixpanel tutorial
Track custom events in Mixpanel by adding the track method to your project script, then view and use your new events in reports and charts. This guide shows how to track Events in Mixpanel in 5 steps, starting with "To track events in mixpanel, use the mixpanel track method (Javascript) in key areas of..." and finishing with "These new custom events can now be used in reports and charts and will appear within al...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Mixpanel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to track Events in Mixpanel?
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 Mixpanel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Mixpanel. Related guides: How to Export Mixpanel Data as CSV from Lexicon, How Do I Use Mixpanel Segmentation To Find Power Users and How To Add A Parameter In Mixpanel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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