Expansion MRR

Expansion MRR is growth from existing customers. Learn what counts and how to drive it.

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Definition

Expansion MRR is additional recurring revenue from existing customers due to upgrades, add-ons, additional seats, or usage-based increases.

Answer-first summary

Expansion MRR: Expansion MRR is additional recurring revenue from existing customers due to upgrades, add-ons, additional seats, or usage-based increases.

Formula

Expansion MRR

Expansion MRR = Σ (MRR Increase) from existing customers in period

  • MRR Increase: Change in MRR for customers who upgraded

10 accounts add $100 MRR each and 2 accounts add $1,000 → expansion MRR = $3,000.

How to improve

  • Create clear upgrade paths (seats, tiers, add-ons).
  • Improve adoption of advanced features.
  • Proactive CS plays for accounts hitting limits.

Common pitfalls

  • Confusing expansion with new customer MRR.
  • Counting annual prepayment timing as expansion.

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FAQ

Does price increase count as expansion?
It’s commonly tracked separately as price uplift, but you can include it if consistent.
How do I connect expansion to product usage?
Track feature adoption and limit hits that correlate with upgrades.

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