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Measurement & Attribution

Attribution Window (Lookback Window)

The period after an ad interaction during which a conversion is credited to it.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

An attribution window, or lookback window, is the period after an ad interaction during which a conversion can be credited to that ad, such as seven days after a click or one day after a view. Window length strongly affects reported results, so comparing platforms requires aligning their attribution settings.