Datadrew syncs data from your connected platforms on a regular schedule. Understanding how data sync works helps you know when to expect the latest numbers and how fresh the data is on your dashboards.

When you connect a data source, Datadrew sets up an automated data pipeline that:

This process runs automatically on a schedule. You do not need to manually trigger syncs.

There are two factors that affect how fresh your data is:

Some platforms take time to finalize their data. For example, Google Analytics 4 data can take 24-48 hours to be fully processed on Google's end. Google Search Console data is typically 2-3 days behind. This is not a Datadrew limitation — it is how these platforms work.

Datadrew syncs data on a daily schedule. After a sync completes, it triggers a data transformation step that refreshes your dashboards and reports. The transformation typically takes 15-30 minutes after a sync completes.

Initial sync: When you first connect a platform, Datadrew pulls your full historical data. This can take longer — anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the volume of data. You will see a "Syncing" status during this time.

Ongoing syncs: After the initial sync, only new and updated data is pulled (incremental sync). This is much faster, typically completing in minutes.

You can check the status of your data syncs on the Integrations page:

The Hourly Performance dashboard uses a special fast-refresh pipeline that updates more frequently than the standard daily sync. If you have Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and Google Analytics connected, hourly data refreshes throughout the day, giving you near-real-time visibility into your store's performance.

If your data seems stale or a sync appears stuck, contact us at support@datadrew.io or use the in-app chat. We can check your sync status and trigger a manual refresh if needed.