Count your screens
Enter the total number of screens/views in the MVP.
EMPTY-STATE COVERAGE CHECK
Empty-State Requirement Planner
Check how many screens in your MVP have a defined no-data first-run state and a clear next action, so first-time users never hit a blank, dead-end screen.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Enter current coverage
Tell it how many screens already have an empty state defined, and how many need a clear next action.
Get a coverage score and gap list
See a 0-100 coverage score and exactly which screens still need work before launch.
Continue learning: Designing MVP empty states
Frequently asked questions
What is an empty state?
The version of a screen a user sees before any data exists — no tasks, no messages, no records. Without a designed empty state, users see a blank or broken-looking screen.
Why does the next action matter?
A well-designed empty state doesn't just explain there's no data — it tells the user exactly what to do next, like 'Create your first project.' Without that, users get stuck.
Which screens should I prioritize?
Start with whichever screen a first-time user hits first, then any screen flagged as needing a clear next action but missing coverage.
How is the score calculated?
Base coverage is the percentage of screens with an empty state defined, minus a penalty for action-needed screens that still lack one. It's transparent arithmetic, not a hidden model.
Does this replace UX design work?
No — it's a planning checklist to make sure empty states aren't forgotten in scope, not a substitute for actually designing them.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Notion | Trello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen-by-screen empty-state tracking | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Instant coverage score | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Flags action-needed gaps | Included | Not included | Not included |
| No setup required | Included | Limited | Limited |
Notion and Trello can list screens and checkboxes, but computing coverage and flagging action gaps takes manual tracking each time.
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