Some numbers already live in another tool. Connecting a KPI to an app means SimpleKPI pulls the value in for you on a schedule, so you never have to type it in. It's the difference between a KPI you maintain and one that maintains itself.
Connect an app
Connections live in your settings, grouped by category such as Marketing, Finance and Analytics.
- Go to Settings, then open the Connections tab. You can also reach it from the menu next to Add a KPI on the KPIs page via Connect to an App.
- Choose the app you want to connect, such as Google Sheets or Google Analytics 4, and sign in to grant access.
- Pick the metric you want to track. SimpleKPI creates a KPI from it, with a sensible format and frequency already set.
From then on, the connection refreshes the KPI's values automatically on its schedule.
Spotting connected KPIs
In the KPI list, a connected KPI carries a branch icon in the Type column, so you can tell at a glance which numbers arrive on their own and which you enter by hand. You won't see an Add Data button on a connected KPI, because its data comes from the app rather than manual entry.
Connecting is best for metrics that update often and already sit in a supported tool. For a one-off load of past figures, importing a spreadsheet is usually the quicker route.