What is Pageview?
A pageview is the most fundamental web analytics metric. It is recorded each time a user loads a page in their browser, and it forms the basis for understanding traffic patterns, popular content, and user navigation paths.
In single-page applications (SPAs), pageviews are tracked differently than in traditional multi-page sites. Since SPAs don't perform full page reloads, analytics tools use the History API or route change listeners to detect virtual pageviews when the URL or view changes.
Pageview data typically includes the URL, page title, referrer, timestamp, and basic device information. When combined with session data, pageviews reveal user journeys through your product.
Example
A SaaS dashboard tracks pageviews to understand which features users visit most. The data shows that 70% of sessions include the /analytics page but only 12% visit /settings, helping the team prioritize dashboard improvements.
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