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What Is an Attribution Window?

Attribution Window the time period after a user interacts with an ad during which any resulting purchase is attributed to that ad. TikTok Shop default is 7-day click-through and 1-day view-through.

How Dashboardly Tracks Attribution Window

Dashboardly calculates Attribution Window from your live TikTok Shop data — pulling actual orders, fees, refunds, and returns so the number you see matches your P&L.

  • Actual order revenue — not estimated or attributed revenue
  • Refunds and returns deducted automatically
  • All platform fees included for profit-level accuracy
  • Historical trends so you spot changes before they hit profit

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Attribution Window?

TikTok default: 7-day click, 1-day view. Meta: 7-day click, 1-day view. Google: 30-day click.

How do I calculate Attribution Window?

N/A — attribution window is a time setting, not a calculation

Why is my Attribution Window different from what TikTok Shop reports?

TikTok's native reports use attributed metrics with click- and view-through windows. Dashboardly calculates Attribution Window from actual order revenue, deducting refunds and returns for a truer number that matches your real P&L.

When should I track Attribution Window?

Attribution Window is a leading indicator — check it daily if you're running ads or running pricing experiments, weekly otherwise. Dashboardly tracks Attribution Window automatically so you don't have to pull exports.

Related tools & resources

Read more about Attribution Window in What Is GMV on TikTok Shop — And Why It's Not Your Revenue.

The time period after a user interacts with an ad during which any resulting purchase is attributed to that ad. TikTok Shop default is 7-day click-through and 1-day view-through.
Definition

The time period after a user interacts with an ad during which any resulting purchase is attributed to that ad. TikTok Shop default is 7-day click-through and 1-day view-through.

Formula

N/A — attribution window is a time setting, not a calculation

Example Calculation

User clicks ad Monday, buys Thursday (4 days later) → sale attributed to the ad (within 7-day window)

Benchmarks for TikTok Shop Sellers

TikTok default: 7-day click, 1-day view. Meta: 7-day click, 1-day view. Google: 30-day click.

Why It Matters for TikTok Shop Sellers

The time period after a user interacts with an ad during which any resulting purchase is attributed to that ad. TikTok Shop default is 7-day click-through and 1-day view-through.

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