Allow Custom Definitions for Metrics in Matomo UI

[Chardonneaur]

Hi Team,

Description:
Currently in Matomo, there is no built-in way to modify or customize the definitions of metrics shown in the user interface. This can lead to frustration from end clients, especially when the provided definitions are too technical or unclear for their level of expertise.

While the Customise Translations community plugin https://plugins.matomo.org/CustomiseTranslations#preview

allows some level of customization for dimension headings, there is no equivalent for metrics definitions.

💡 Proposed Enhancement:
Introduce a system where Super Users can:

Override default metric definitions with custom, simplified text

Provide tailored explanations for internal stakeholders or non-technical clients

Store and apply custom definitions instance-wide or per-site

✅ Benefits:
Improves usability and accessibility for end clients

Reduces support questions related to unclear terminology

Enables agencies and partners to adapt Matomo’s language to the level of their audience

This could be integrated similarly to how translations or label customizations are handled today.

2025-04-07.12-02-57.mp4