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Reporting, Analytics, and Forecasting in Pipedrive

Turn your CRM data into insights that drive smarter decisions and better results.

Pipedrive includes a powerful suite of built-in reporting and forecasting tools that help sales teams measure performance, monitor deal progress, and project future revenue. Whether you’re a sales manager tracking KPIs or a rep monitoring personal goals, Pipedrive makes it easy to visualize your pipeline and optimize your strategy.


? Why Use Reporting and Forecasting in Pipedrive?

  • ✅ Track individual and team performance
  • ? Forecast future revenue based on deal progress
  • ? Identify bottlenecks in your sales pipeline
  • ? Analyze conversion rates and win ratios
  • ? Improve communication with data-backed insights

? Where to Access Reports

You can find reporting and analytics tools in:

  • Dashboard (custom widgets and metrics)
  • Insights (reporting & forecasting module)
  • Goals (for tracking progress)
  • Activity Reports (for call, meeting, and task tracking)

? Navigate to the “Insights” tab from the left-hand sidebar to get started.


? Types of Reports You Can Create

1. Deal Performance Reports

Track deals by:

  • Stage
  • Status (open/won/lost)
  • Time in stage
  • Pipeline progress

? Filter by time range, user, pipeline, or custom fields.


2. Activity Reports

Measure how active your team is:

  • Calls made
  • Emails sent
  • Meetings scheduled
  • Activities completed vs. planned

? Tip: Use this to spot underperforming periods or reps.


3. Conversion Reports

Analyze how deals move through your pipeline:

  • Stage-to-stage conversion rates
  • Win/loss ratios
  • Average deal duration
  • Drop-off points

? Great for identifying where deals are getting stuck.


4. Revenue Forecasting Reports

Predict future income based on:

  • Expected close dates
  • Deal values
  • Probability settings on stages
  • Past trends

? View by week, month, or quarter.


5. Custom Reports

Use filters and grouping to create tailored reports using fields like:

  • Industry
  • Lead source
  • Region
  • Custom tags or fields

? Example: “Total deal value by lead source last quarter.”


? Dashboards & Widgets

You can create custom dashboards by adding widgets for:

  • KPIs (e.g., deals won, revenue closed)
  • Leaderboards
  • Funnel charts
  • Performance over time
  • Goal tracking

? Dashboards can be exported as PDFs or shared with team members.


? Goal Tracking

Track progress toward:

  • Revenue targets
  • Closed deals
  • Activities completed
  • Pipeline metrics

Set goals at the user, team, or company level and monitor them in real-time.


? Sales Forecasting: Best Practices

TipWhy It Helps
? Use deal probability settingsImproves accuracy of weighted forecasts
? Keep close dates updatedPrevents forecasting from being skewed
? Regularly review open dealsRemoves stale or low-probability deals
? Create multiple forecast viewsCompare scenarios (best case, likely case)
? Use historical dataSpot trends and improve future predictions

? Exporting & Sharing Reports

  • Export any report as CSV or Excel
  • Share dashboards as PDF
  • Schedule automatic email reports (Premium plans and above)

? Advanced Analytics (3rd-Party Options)

For more complex analytics, consider connecting Pipedrive with:

ToolUse Case
Google Data Studio / Looker StudioCustom dashboards with real-time data
Power BI / TableauDeep BI and multi-source reporting
Klipfolio / DataboxVisual dashboards for teams
Zapier / MakeExport CRM data to Google Sheets or BI tools

?‍? Who Benefits from Pipedrive Reporting?

  • Sales Managers – team tracking and forecasting
  • Executives – big-picture revenue and pipeline health
  • Sales Reps – performance and quota tracking
  • Ops Teams – process optimization and trend analysis
  • Marketing – lead quality and campaign attribution