Preference Test
A preference test shows people two to six designs, asks which they prefer, and records why.
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Study title
Your designs2
Two to six images. People see them in a random order.
Design A
PNG, JPG or WebP, or drag it here
Design B
PNG, JPG or WebP, or drag it here
Main question
Options
Participant journey
Optional. Empty boxes use the wording shown.
Shown first, on the start screen.
Shown under the welcome message, before the first step.
Questions before the study
Up to 3. Asked before the task. Don't ask for names or emails unless you need them; participants are told what's collected.
Questions after the study
Up to 3. Asked after the task.
Shown when the participant has finished.
Optional. Starts with https://. Sent after 5 seconds.
People enter it before seeing the study.
Stored as a hash. Change it later in Share.
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Frequently asked questions
What's a preference test?
A preference test shows people two to six versions of a design and asks which one they prefer for a specific reason, such as which makes it clearer how to book. It is a quick way to settle a design argument with evidence from the people who will use the thing.
How many responses do I need?
The tool will not call a winner under 20 responses, because a handful of votes can swing either way by chance. With 20 or more it shows a p-value hint: an exact binomial test for two designs and a chi-square test for three. Treat it as a hint, not proof, because your participants are self-selected.
Does the order of the designs bias the result?
Each participant sees the designs in a random order, and the tool records the order they saw, so position bias (people favouring the first or left-hand option) is spread across the designs instead of favouring one. Results are always counted against the original A, B and C.
What should I ask?
One specific, answerable question beats "which do you prefer?". Try "which makes it clearer how to book?" or "which would you trust with your payment details?". The optional follow-up (why did you choose it?) is where the useful detail comes from, so read the reasons, not just the percentages.
What images work best?
Screenshots or mockups of the same screen at the same size, so the only difference is the thing you are testing. Upload PNG, JPG or WebP (they are resized for you), or paste a link to an image that is already hosted. Participants can tap any design to see it full size.
When is a preference test the wrong tool?
It tells you which design people pick and what they say about it, not whether the design works. Pair it with a first-click or task-based test before you ship, and remember there is no participant panel here, so you recruit your own.