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Last-Click-Attribution

Description

Last-Click Attribution gives full credit for a conversion to the last ad interaction before the user converted.

Definition

It’s a common attribution model that assigns 100% credit to the final click in the user journey that leads to an install or purchase.

Why Is Last-Click-Attribution Important for App Marketers?

While simple, it can misrepresent multi-touch journeys. Still, it helps marketers understand which final interaction triggers action and is easy to implement.

Where You Can Use Last-Click-Attribution

SKAdNetwork reporting, MMPs, UA campaign analytics, channel performance comparisons, default attribution settings.

What Are the Best Practices

  • Use in conjunction with other models, analyze overlap between touchpoints, monitor assisted conversions, test alternative attribution.
Last-click is useful—but incomplete. Combine it with other models to see the full user journey.