How CardSort Works
Run studies, recruit participants, and analyze results — all in one platform. Get from setup to insights in under 10 minutes with our simple 3-step process.
Create Your Study
Set up your card sorting study with our intuitive interface. Choose from templates or start from scratch.
- Choose between Open, Closed, or Hybrid card sorting
- Import cards from CSV or add them manually
- Set up participant information collection
- Preview your study before launching
Recruit & Share
Share your link anywhere or recruit quality participants through Prolific. Get responses from your network or a global panel of verified users.
- Share your link on social media, email, or Slack
- Recruit quality participants through Prolific (pay per response)
- No sign-up required for participants
- Gamified experience keeps participants engaged
Analyze Results
Get instant insights with visual analytics and export your data for further analysis.
- See how participants grouped your cards
- Identify common patterns and themes
- Export raw data for statistical analysis
- Generate reports for stakeholders
Why Choose CardSort?
Run, recruit, and analyze — card sorting, tree testing, and surveys with built-in participant recruitment.
Setup in Minutes
Create professional studies quickly with templates and bulk import.
Built-in Recruitment
Recruit participants through Prolific or share your link anywhere.
Engaging Experience
Gamified interface with achievements keeps participants engaged.
Rich Analytics
Get deep insights with similarity matrices and visual analysis.
Learn More About IA Research
Explore our resources to become an information architecture expert
Study Templates
Browse pre-built templates for e-commerce, mobile apps, and more. Start with proven structures.
Tool Comparisons
Compare card sorting tools and methods. Find the best approach for your research needs.
UX Research Glossary
Master UX research terminology. Learn about information architecture and user testing.
Ready to Get Started?
Join researchers who are already using CardSort to understand how users think about information architecture.
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