How Do Exit Intent and Idle Time Triggers Differ?

Q: How Do Exit Intent and Idle Time Triggers Differ?

Exit intent triggers when the user moves to leave; idle time triggers after inactivity. Expand to learn how both strategies reduce website abandonment. Both exit intent and idle time are powerful popup triggers — but they work differently. Exit intent detects when a user moves their mouse toward the browser bar to close the tab. Idle time triggers after a set number of seconds without activity. You can combine both in Gleam to create layered triggers — capturing users who are passive and those about to leave. This multiplies your chances of re-engagement and increases total conversion opportunities.

Published on June 19, 2025

Both exit intent and idle time are powerful popup triggers — but they work differently.

Exit intent detects when a user moves their mouse toward the browser bar to close the tab. Idle time triggers after a set number of seconds without activity.

You can combine both in Gleam to create layered triggers — capturing users who are passive and those about to leave. This multiplies your chances of re-engagement and increases total conversion opportunities.

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