๐ 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.
๐ Why Use Reporting and Forecasting in Pipedrive?
- โ Track individual and team performance
- ๐ Forecast future revenue based on deal progress
- ๐ฏ Identify bottlenecks in your sales pipeline
- ๐ Analyze conversion rates and win ratios
- ๐ฌ Improve communication with data-backed insights
๐งญ 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)
๐ Navigate to the โInsightsโ tab from the left-hand sidebar to get started.
๐ Types of Reports You Can Create
1. Deal Performance Reports
Track deals by:
- Stage
- Status (open/won/lost)
- Time in stage
- Pipeline progress
๐ 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
๐ง 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
๐ 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
๐ 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
๐ก Example: โTotal deal value by lead source last quarter.โ
๐ 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
๐ค Dashboards can be exported as PDFs or shared with team members.
๐ฏ 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.
๐ฎ Sales Forecasting: Best Practices
Tip | Why It Helps |
---|---|
๐ฏ Use deal probability settings | Improves accuracy of weighted forecasts |
๐ Keep close dates updated | Prevents forecasting from being skewed |
๐ฌ Regularly review open deals | Removes stale or low-probability deals |
๐ Create multiple forecast views | Compare scenarios (best case, likely case) |
๐ Use historical data | Spot trends and improve future predictions |
๐ฅ Exporting & Sharing Reports
- Export any report as CSV or Excel
- Share dashboards as PDF
- Schedule automatic email reports (Premium plans and above)
๐งฐ Advanced Analytics (3rd-Party Options)
For more complex analytics, consider connecting Pipedrive with:
Tool | Use Case |
---|---|
Google Data Studio / Looker Studio | Custom dashboards with real-time data |
Power BI / Tableau | Deep BI and multi-source reporting |
Klipfolio / Databox | Visual dashboards for teams |
Zapier / Make | Export CRM data to Google Sheets or BI tools |
๐งโ๐ผ Who Benefits from Pipedrive Reporting?
- Sales Managers โ team tracking and forecasting
- Executives โ big-picture revenue and pipeline health
- Sales Reps โ performance and quota tracking
- Ops Teams โ process optimization and trend analysis
- Marketing โ lead quality and campaign attribution