Introducing the Quantum Metric Analytics Plugin for Backstage

At Quantum Metric, the concept of dog fooding, or using our own products to solve our problems, has been a cornerstone of our product development process.

Since the beginning of our journey with Backstage, our team has always valued a deeper understanding of user engagement and behavior on the platform. This approach has enabled us to leverage the power of our own product from the outset, offering us a window into both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the platform we are building. As our platform has grown and evolved, so has our commitment to refining the data that we capture.

We decided to use our own experiences and insights to create a plugin specifically designed to streamline the analytics capabilities for Backstage usage and behaviors.

The Quantum Metric Analytics Plugin for Backstage

Today, we’re thrilled to share the availability of the Quantum Metric Analytics Plugin for Backstage which will simplify the ability to capture and analyze engagement and behaviors within the Backstage platform.

Installing this plugin is a breeze and requires minimal configuration to get started. Once in place, it immediately begins tracking user interactions and plugin usage, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

With this plugin, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of various critical aspects of your Backstage implementation, including:

• Documentation usage and utility
• Search effectiveness and discoverability
• Plugin engagement and performance
• Self-service capabilities and efficiencies

This plugin isn’t just about collecting data — it’s about enabling teams to quickly and effectively gather meaningful insights, including both standard and custom metrics, events, and error logs.

What’s Next?

Keep an eye out for more in depth overview of the Quantum Metric Analytics Plugin for Backstage coming soon!