Prophet
Prophet forecasts numbers while paying attention to trends, seasons, and holidays.
What it does
Prophet forecasts numbers while paying attention to trends, seasons, and holidays.
Anomaly: A weird one-time event • Trend: The general direction
How it works
- Look at the overall direction.
- Find repeating weekly or yearly patterns.
- Add special days like holidays when they matter.
Uses & Applications
- A store can predict holiday shopping demand.
- A website can forecast traffic on weekends.
- A restaurant can plan staffing for busy days.
In short
Prophet combines growth, seasonality, and holidays.
Try it yourself
Plan for busy days at a shop
Shop visits may grow over time, repeat each week, and jump on a holiday. Learn those parts from past visits.
Your turn
Change one setting at a time. Reset example puts everything back.
Combine trend, seasonality, and an event
Step 1Why this happens