• STATUS
  • GAP
  • TREND
  • HUMAN

How to check retention benchmarks with your AI

Connect your data once. Your AI compares your cohort metrics against industry standards to show you exactly where you stand.

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Short answer

How can I check my retention against industry benchmarks?

Your AI compares your specific cohort data against standard industry curves to see if your retention is healthy or lagging. You'll get a clear view of your performance gaps and where to focus your efforts.

The results you get

What the analysis reveals

The AI processes your data to produce these specific outcomes.

STATUS

Health assessment

The AI compares your current retention curve to standard benchmarks. You'll see if your product is meeting or missing industry expectations.

GAP

Performance delta

The tool calculates the difference between your cohort behavior and the benchmark. This shows you how much ground you need to make up.

TREND

Cohort trajectory

Your AI maps out how your retention is trending over time. This helps you spot if your product stickiness is improving or decaying.

HUMAN

Strategic direction

The AI flags the specific time periods where you lose users. You decide which product changes will fix those specific leaks.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of data comparison and gap analysis.

  1. Data ingestion

    Your AI pulls your specific cohort retention numbers from your connected data source.

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  2. Benchmark matching

    The agent identifies the correct industry standard curve that matches your specific product category.

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  3. Deviation calculation

    The AI calculates the mathematical difference between your actual retention and the benchmark.

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  4. Insight generation

    The agent summarizes the findings into a clear report on your retention health.

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Try it

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Use these prompts to trigger the analysis immediately.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual data source or product type.

Retention Curve Analyzer Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ytt4XiNsbgtSylAxvrVj9SJRjpf3TqMNN7YDCZfU/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Retention Curve Analyzer capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "retention-curve-analyzer-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ytt4XiNsbgtSylAxvrVj9SJRjpf3TqMNN7YDCZfU/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Compare my recent cohort retention from the Google Sheet to the standard SaaS benchmarks.

  • How does my current retention curve look compared to industry standards for mobile apps?

  • Check my retention metrics in the uploaded CSV against the benchmark for fintech products.

  • Analyze my cohort data and tell me if my retention is healthy compared to my industry.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my original retention data?

    No. The AI only reads your data to perform comparisons. It cannot modify your source files or databases.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically update my dashboard?

    No. The AI provides analysis and insights within your chat interface. It does not push data back to your visualization tools.

  • 03

    What kind of data do I need to provide?

    You need to provide cohort-based retention numbers, such as a list of user counts by day or week since signup.

  • 04

    How does it know which benchmark to use?

    The AI uses the product category you specify in your prompt to select the most relevant industry standard.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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