In simple English
Card sorting is a way to test how people group topics in their heads. You set up a list of cards and let users sort them into categories. This helps you plan your website menu or app navigation. This tool runs directly in your web browser. It costs nothing and needs no server setup.
What it is
Card Sort is an open-source web page for running virtual card sorting sessions. It lets you create sorting tests and share them using a link.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to test menu structures with real users without paying for expensive research tools.
Status
No code changes since 2023-10-14.
- Runs entirely in the browser with no sign-up needed.
- Share tests easily using a link.
- Supports images on cards alongside text.
- Analysis tools are still in development, so you must collect results manually.
- No built-in user management or session recording.
- Hosted on a static page, so you need to handle data collection yourself.
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Visit the website at https://indigane.github.io/cardsort/ to create and run your card sorting test right in your browser.