Layer 1: Detection
4 Key Behavioral Churn Signals
Engagement Velocity
Week-over-week change in total events per account. A 40% drop in logins predicts 78% churn.
Leading indicator: 37 days before cancellation.
Feature Breadth Contraction
Narrowing distinct features used vs. 30-day average. Ratio <0.5 signals disengagement.
Quiet quitting: still present, but not invested.
Support Pattern Shift
Sudden increase in tickets OR complete silence from previously active users.
Absence of signal is the signal.
Billing Signals
Subscription changes (downgrades), failed payments, approaching contract end dates.
Seat reductions are an early warning.