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# Avg. Scroll Ups: Backtracking Behavior

> Average scroll-up actions per session. Can indicate re-reading content or navigation backtracking.

<Tip>
  Avg. Scroll Ups measures how often visitors scroll back up per session, which can indicate re-reading content or backtracking in navigation.
</Tip>

## Formula

<Info>
  **Avg. Scroll Ups** = **Total Scroll-Up Events** ÷ **Session Count**
</Info>

### Formula Components

| Metric                                                                | Definition                                     |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Total Scroll-Up Events**                                            | Count of upward scroll actions across sessions |
| [**Session Count**](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/session-count) | Total number of sessions                       |

| Metadata        |                         |
| --------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Type**        | Number                  |
| **Data Source** | [Upstack Pixel](/pixel) |
| **Aggregation** | Average                 |

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## Example

Sessions averaged **8 scroll-ups** per visit across product pages.

| Page Type        | Sessions | Avg. Scroll Ups |
| ---------------- | -------- | --------------- |
| Product Pages    | 5,000    | 12              |
| Blog Posts       | 2,000    | 6               |
| Collection Pages | 3,000    | 4               |

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## How It Works

The Upstack Pixel tracks scroll direction changes. Scrolling back up can indicate visitors are comparing information, re-reading details, or having difficulty finding what they need. Moderate scroll-ups are normal; excessive counts may suggest content organization issues.

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## When to Use

| Scenario                              | Action                                             |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Excessive scroll-ups on product pages | Reorganize product information                     |
| Comparing page layouts                | Test information hierarchy changes                 |
| Content quality assessment            | High scroll-ups may indicate confusing content     |
| Checkout flow analysis                | Scroll-ups during checkout may indicate hesitation |

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## Related Metrics

| Metric                                                                           | Relationship             |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| [Avg. Max Scroll Depth](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/avg-max-scroll-depth) | How far visitors scroll  |
| [Avg. Interactions](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/avg-interactions)         | Total interaction events |
| [Session Score](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions/session-score)                | Overall engagement       |

[See all Session metrics →](/reference/metrics/funnel/sessions)