Why we're removing the sessions page

PostHog is removing its "Sessions" page due to user confusion and limited value, replacing it with a "Recordings" tab on the main menu to better address user needs. The Sessions page, which listed user sessions based on inactivity periods, was criticized for issues such as missing recordings and inadequate filtering, prompting a reevaluation of its purpose. PostHog identified two main use cases for session analytics, but found its existing features insufficient for comprehensive analysis, leading to an emphasis on Paths and Quantitative Analysis for deeper insights. The new Recordings page aims to streamline finding specific user recordings with enhanced filtering tools, while sessions-related insights are being reconsidered due to their limited utility. Additionally, improvements to recordings ingestion and playback are underway, with A/B testing in PostHog Cloud and considerations for future support of session-based behavioral analytics, including customizable session definitions and enhanced analysis capabilities.

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