Session Replay
What is it?
Session replay is a qualitative research method that records anonymised user interactions to recreate real browsing sessions. It allows teams to observe behaviour directly rather than infer it from metrics alone.
Session replay provides behavioural context.
Examples in Action
- Observing hesitation or confusion
- Identifying form abandonment behaviour
- Understanding navigation patterns
- Validating analytics insights
Typical Outcomes / Results
- Deeper behavioural understanding
- Faster diagnosis of friction
- Stronger qualitative insight
- Better alignment between data and experience
This glossary entry reflects common UX research practice.