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Dormant-Users

Description

Dormant users are inactive users who have your app installed but haven't used it for a set duration.

Definition

Users who previously engaged with your app but haven’t logged in, opened, or used it in recent days/weeks.

Why Is Dormant-Users Important for App Marketers?

Reactivating dormant users is cheaper than acquiring new ones and boosts retention, LTV, and campaign ROI.

Where You Can Use Dormant-Users

Win-back flows, push notifications, retargeting, re-engagement emails, churn prediction models.

What Are the Best Practices

  • Segment by inactivity duration, use personalized win-back offers, test message timing/format, monitor cohort uplift.
Dormant users aren't lost—they’re just disengaged. With timely nudges, you can reignite their interest effectively.