What Is Bounce Rate—and What Is It Telling You?

Bounce rate infographic contrasting a visitor who leaves immediately (red) with one who engages across multiple pages (green), illustrating what a 64% bounce rate signals

Your bounce rate is one of the most misunderstood metrics in web analytics. A high number makes site owners panic; a low one gets celebrated—yet neither reaction is always justified. This guide breaks down what bounce rate actually means in 2026 (especially in Google Analytics 4), what a “good” bounce rate looks like for your […]