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Expansion Metrics Template for Product Growth
Track expansion revenue metrics including net revenue retention, upsell and cross-sell rates, and seat expansion.
Updated 2026-03-05
Expansion Metrics
| # | Metric | Target | Current | Progress % | Owner | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140 | ||||||
| 2 | 98 | ||||||
| 3 | 84 | ||||||
| 4 | 75 | ||||||
| 5 | 75 |
#1
140
#2
98
#3
84
#4
75
#5
75
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Frequently Asked Questions
What NRR should I target?+
For B2B SaaS, 110% is good, 120% is excellent, and 130%+ is elite (typically enterprise-focused products). Consumer and SMB products typically have lower NRR (90-110%) because smaller customers expand less. The [net revenue retention glossary entry](/glossary/net-revenue-retention-nrr) covers benchmarks by segment.
Should I track expansion MRR or expansion rate?+
Both, but they answer different questions. Expansion MRR tells you the absolute dollar impact. Expansion rate (expansion MRR / starting MRR) tells you the velocity relative to your base. A growing company can have increasing expansion MRR but decreasing expansion rate if the base grows faster than expansion. Track both.
How do I separate self-serve expansion from sales-assisted expansion?+
Tag each expansion event with its source: self-serve (customer completed the flow without sales involvement) or sales-assisted (CSM or sales rep involved). This distinction matters because self-serve expansion scales without headcount while sales-assisted expansion requires proportional CSM investment. The [PLG Handbook](/plg-guide) covers self-serve expansion strategy.
What is the relationship between expansion and retention?+
They are deeply connected. Customers who expand are 2-3x less likely to churn than customers who do not. Expansion is both a revenue growth driver and a leading indicator of retention. If expansion rates decline, expect churn to increase 2-3 quarters later. ---
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