Table of contents

SaaS analytics

How to locate users based on device type in Usermaven

Date icon

Feb 20, 2024

Time icon

2 mins read

author icon

Written by Mahnoor Shahid

How to locate users based on device type in Usermaven

Interested in knowing what devices your users favor?

Usermaven can help!

See which devices rule your user kingdom.

Mobile, desktop, tablet, oh my!

Are mobile users more likely to browse, while desktop users convert?

Get all the answers without breaking a sweat.

P.S. Keep pro learning mode on; this guide spills all the secrets about your user’s device type.

User’s device type insights

Start by understanding the device landscape. Usermaven provides a comprehensive overview of the devices your users employ – be it mobiles, desktops, or tablets.

This insight serves as the foundation for tailoring your platform to meet user expectations.

Usermaven doesn’t just stop at presenting device statistics; it dives deeper into user preferences.

Let’s see how;

How do you locate users based on device type?

Now, let’s get practical.

Usermaven offers a user-friendly interface to locate users based on their device types. Follow these simple steps:

a. Log in to your Usermaven account.

b. Navigate to the “User Devices” section.

c. Choose the specific device type you want to explore – mobile, desktop, or tablet.

d. Usermaven will present detailed analytics, showcasing user activities and preferences based on the selected device type.

Curious whether mobile users lean towards browsing while desktop users are more conversion-focused?

Usermaven has the answers.
Follow along,

Find user device type with Usermaven

Step 1: Add the identify function

The first step in harnessing the power of Usermaven to locate users by device type is to add the “identify function” to your tracking script. Here’s how:

  • Navigate to “Workspace Settings” in your Usermaven app.

Workspace settings

  • Access the ‘Setup’ section and proceed to the second step.

  • Add the identify function below the original Usermaven tracking script.

Customize the identify function

Ensure that the “identify function” is tailored to your needs by including attributes like device type.

You can pass various attributes about the user, providing a holistic view of their interactions across sessions, devices, and browsers.

Usermaven's identify function

Reminder: Activate pro learning mode (in case you forgot)!

Step 2: Access and analyze data

Once the identify function is integrated, the next step is to access and analyze the data in Usermaven’s Contacts Hub. Here’s how you can make the most of this feature:

Contacts Hub

Contacts Hub

Each dashboard offers comprehensive insights into the individuals visiting your platform, their activities, and the devices they use.

Step 3: Access all details at Contacts Hub

The contact hub dashboard offers comprehensive insights into user activities on your platform, covering various aspects:

  • Device type: Indicates whether users are accessing your platform from MAC, Windows, or iOS devices.
  • Location: Sp
    ecifies the geographical location of users while accessing your platform.

Operating systems

Additional user details

  • Engagement level: Categorized based on user activity in the last 30 days, ranging from at-risk to very high engagement.
  • First seen: Records the date of a user’s initial visit to your platform.
  • Last seen: Displays the most recent interaction with your platform.
  • First touch point: Identifies the source or channel through which users first discovered your platform.
  • First viewed page: Highlights the initial page a user accessed on your platform.
  • Last viewed page: Indicates the most recent page viewed by the user.
  • User-agent: Specifies the web browser used, such as Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
  • Page views: Represents the total number of pages viewed by the user.

Related: Understanding Lead Attribution in Usermaven

End-note

By understanding your users’ device preferences through Usermaven, you can make informed decisions to optimize your platform and deliver an exceptional experience across all devices.

Remember, the key lies in using data ethically and responsibly, always prioritizing user privacy and respecting their choices.

Sign up for Usermaven today to understand your users better and stay ahead of the competition.

Try for free

Grow your business faster with:

  • AI-powered analytics & attribution
  • No-code event tracking
  • Privacy-friendly setup
Try Usermaven today!

You might be interested in...

Psychographic vs. behavioral segmentation: How they differ
segmentation
Usermaven

Psychographic vs. behavioral segmentation: How they differ

Why do two customers with the same demographics respond differently to your marketing?  That’s because knowing who your customers are isn’t enough anymore. You also need to know why they buy and how they behave. That’s where psychographic segmentation and behavioral segmentation come in. Both are powerful tools for building customer-centric marketing strategies. But they’re […]

By Imrana Essa

Nov 10, 2025

The attribution checklist you shouldn’t skip
Attribution
Usermaven

The attribution checklist you shouldn’t skip

You’ve been there. It’s Monday morning. Campaign dashboards are open, ad platforms show glowing results, but when you try to piece it all together, the story doesn’t quite add up.  Which channel did it? Was it your retargeting ad? The influencer campaign? Or that new email series you launched last week? That’s the moment every […]

By Imrana Essa

Nov 6, 2025

Google Ads benchmarks by industry in 2026
paid ad analytics
Usermaven

Google Ads benchmarks by industry in 2026

If 2025 was the year of AI automation in Google Ads, 2026 is the year of precision. Marketers are no longer satisfied with clicks. They want proof that every dollar drives real results and measurable ROI. But precision doesn’t come from guessing or copying what competitors do; it starts with understanding where you actually stand. […]

By Imrana Essa

Nov 4, 2025