๐งฉ How to Use Filters and Segmentation for Better Reporting in Pipedrive
Get clear, actionable insights by narrowing your focus with filters and segments.
In Pipedrive, filters and segmentation allow you to customize how data is displayed in your reports, helping you focus on the most relevant deals, contacts, activities, or results. By applying smart filters, you can uncover patterns, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions faster.
๐งญ Why Filters & Segmentation Matter
Using filters effectively allows you to:
- Slice data by team, owner, status, timeframe, and more
- Create hyper-focused reports for pipeline stages, lead sources, or products
- Personalize dashboards for reps, managers, or execs
- Simplify complex datasets into actionable views
๐ Where Filters Are Used in Pipedrive
Area | Purpose |
---|---|
List View (Deals, Contacts, Activities) | Custom data views |
Reports (Insights) | Build detailed, filtered reports |
Dashboards | Present filtered KPIs |
Goals & Automations | Apply rules to specific segments |
๐ Types of Filters You Can Apply
Filter Type | Example |
---|---|
Owner/User | Show deals owned by a specific rep |
Status | Only show won, lost, or open deals |
Timeframe | Deals created this month or quarter |
Pipeline/Stage | Focus on a single pipeline or stage |
Deal Value/Probability | Focus on high-value or high-likelihood deals |
Custom Fields | Segment by region, lead source, product, etc. |
๐ง Tip: Custom fields are especially powerful for advanced segmentation (e.g., โIndustry = SaaSโ).
๐ How to Create a Filtered Report (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Go to Insights
From the left-hand navigation menu, click on Insights.
Step 2: Click + Add New > Report
Choose your report type (e.g., Deals, Activities, Revenue).
Step 3: Click Filter at the top of the report
Apply filters such as:
- Owner
- Deal status
- Expected close date
- Custom tags (like โHigh Priorityโ or โWebinar Leadโ)
Step 4: Group & visualize your data
Use options like:
- Group by: Owner, stage, source, product
- View as: Bar chart, line graph, table, funnel
๐ฏ Using Filters in List View
Navigate to Deals, Contacts, or Activities, then:
- Click the Filter dropdown in the top left
- Use default filters or create your own
- Save filters for quick access later
๐ท Example: โAll open deals in North America above $10,000โ
๐ Segmenting Data in Dashboards
To build a segmented dashboard:
- Go to Insights > Dashboards
- Create widgets based on reports with specific filters
- Name each widget clearly (e.g., โClosed Deals – Enterprise Clientsโ)
This allows stakeholders to monitor specific parts of the business (e.g., reps, regions, verticals) in real time.
๐ง Segmentation Best Practices
Best Practice | Why It Works |
---|---|
Use consistent naming for filters | Easy navigation and reuse |
Combine filters and groups | Sharpen your analysis |
Segment by campaign or source | Measure marketing ROI |
Save filters for repeat use | Speeds up reporting tasks |
Layer filters | Get highly specific views (e.g., โDeals > $50K, created last 90 days, in Stage 3โ) |
๐งฐ Advanced Filtering Tips
- Multi-criteria filters: Combine AND/OR conditions for more granular targeting
- Filter by Custom Fields: Segment by user-defined criteria (e.g., Industry, Product Line, Partner Type)
- Use with Goals: Assign goals to specific filters (e.g., โWin 5 deals per month from Referralsโ)
- Apply filters to Automations: Trigger workflows based on filtered segments
๐ค Sharing & Reusing Filters
- Save filters with clear names like “High-Value Q2 Deals”
- Share filters with teammates to ensure consistency
- Duplicate filters and tweak them for new reports or dashboards