Check each widget against two criteria
Every widget is checked for whether it drives a real decision and whether it is actually checked regularly — a widget failing both is a strong cut candidate.
Free MVP dashboard tool
DashboardTrim
Review an existing dashboard's widgets against real usage and decisions, and get a clear cut list for the metrics that are just noise.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
Your entries remain in this browser session and are not sent to MVPHub.
Your inputs
Review dashboard widgets for necessity
Enter one widget per line as Widget | drives a decision (yes/no) | checked regularly (yes/no/rarely). List every widget currently on the dashboard.
Your calculated result
Your result
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Planning score
Recommended next actions
How it works
Classify each widget by keep/review/cut
Widgets driving decisions and checked regularly are kept; those failing one criterion are flagged for review; those failing both are recommended for removal.
Quantify how much of the dashboard is noise
A simplification score shows what share of the dashboard is decision-driving and actively used versus low-value clutter.
Frequently asked questions
What if a widget is rarely checked but still important during incidents?
Mark it as driving a decision even if checked rarely — an emergency-only metric (like an uptime alert) can still be worth keeping despite low regular usage.
Should I remove a widget the CEO likes but never checks?
Flag it for a conversation rather than silently removing it — the tool surfaces the data, but the final call on political/stakeholder factors is yours.
How often should I run this trim review?
Every quarter, or whenever the dashboard starts to feel cluttered — usage patterns shift as the product and team mature.
How is this different from DashboardSeed?
DashboardSeed builds a new dashboard from decisions; DashboardTrim reviews an existing, already-built dashboard and identifies what to remove.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | Never revisiting an existing dashboard | A generic UX audit of the whole product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checks decision-driving value + actual usage per widget | ✓ | × | — |
| Produces a clear keep/review/cut recommendation | ✓ | × | — |
| Covers the entire product, not just one dashboard | × | × | ✓ |
| Instant, no audit engagement required | ✓ | ✓ | × |
MVPHub gives a fast, targeted trim recommendation for one dashboard from data you already have. A full product UX audit covers more ground but requires a dedicated engagement.