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Feature Deprecation & Retirement Risk Survey Template

Uncover dependencies, usage, and workarounds to assess risk and plan migrations before sunsetting a feature. Make data-driven go/no-go decisions.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
Chat Message
Welcome! For this survey, please think about “Feature X” in the product you actively use. It should take about 3–5 minutes. Answer based on your current experience with Feature X.
Q2
Multiple Choice
In the past 30 days, have you used Feature X?
  • Yes
  • No
Q3
Numeric
On how many of the past 30 days did you use Feature X? Enter a number from 0 to 30.
Accepts a numeric value
Whole numbers only
Q4
Matrix
How dependent are these tasks on Feature X today?
RowsNot applicableLowModerateHighCritical
Daily workflow execution
Reporting or visibility
Collaboration/hand-off
Quality control/validation
Automation or scripting
Q5
Opinion Scale
If Feature X were removed in 60 days, how disruptive would that be to your work?
Range: 1 10
Min: No impactMid: Moderate impactMax: Severe impact
Q6
Multiple Choice
If you haven’t used Feature X recently, why not? (Select all that apply)
  • Didn’t need it
  • Wasn’t aware of it
  • Hard to use
  • Performance or reliability issues
  • Another tool replaces it
  • No longer part of my role
  • Other reason
Q7
Multiple Choice
Which workarounds or alternatives do you use when Feature X falls short? (Select all that apply)
  • Manual steps/spreadsheets
  • Third-party product
  • API/scripts
  • Another feature in this product
  • Ask a teammate for help
  • Avoid the task
  • None of these
Q8
Rating
How much extra effort do these workarounds require?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: No extra effortMax: A lot of extra effort
Q9
Dropdown
If Feature X is retired, what would you primarily switch to?
  • Another feature in this product
  • Your own manual process
  • A different product/vendor
  • Custom scripts/API
  • Not sure
Q10
Dropdown
How much time would you need to fully adapt without Feature X?
  • Same day
  • 1–3 days
  • 1–2 weeks
  • 3–4 weeks
  • 1–2 months
  • 3+ months
Q11
Multiple Choice
What would you need for a smooth transition? (Select all that apply)
  • Bulk export of data
  • Mapping/compatibility guide
  • Suggested alternative workflows
  • Templates or scripts
  • Advance communication/notice period
  • Dedicated support channel
  • No additional support needed
Q12
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
  • I am paying attention
  • I prefer not to answer
  • Unsure
Q13
Dropdown
Which role best describes you?
  • Product management
  • Engineering/Development
  • Design/UX
  • Data/Analytics
  • Operations
  • Customer support
  • Executive/Leadership
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q14
Dropdown
How long have you used this product?
  • Less than 1 month
  • 1–3 months
  • 4–6 months
  • 7–12 months
  • 1–2 years
  • 3+ years
  • Prefer not to say
Q15
Dropdown
Approximately how many employees are at your organization?
  • 1–10
  • 11–50
  • 51–200
  • 201–1,000
  • 1,001–5,000
  • 5,001–10,000
  • 10,001+
  • Prefer not to say
Q16
Dropdown
Which industry best fits your organization?
  • Technology
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Government/Non-profit
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q17
Long Text
Anything else we should know before considering the retirement of Feature X?
Max 600 chars
Q18
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your use of Feature X
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q19
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your feedback will help us plan responsibly.

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