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User Onboarding Friction Survey: Find Activation Blockers

Pinpoint where new users get stuck before the aha moment. Gather feedback on signup, setup, and first use to improve activation and optimize onboarding.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
dropdown
When did you first create an account or start using this product?
Q2
multiple choice
Which device did you primarily use during onboarding?
  • Desktop or laptop
  • Mobile app
  • Mobile web browser
  • Tablet
  • Multiple devices
Q3
multiple choice
Which of the following steps did you complete in your first sessions? Select all that apply.
  • Create account
  • Verify email or phone
  • View initial tutorial or walkthrough
  • Set preferences
  • Connect an integration
  • Import existing data
  • Try a core feature
  • Invite a teammate
Q4
matrix
How easy or difficult were these account setup steps? Select N/A if you didn’t do a step.
Q5
matrix
How easy or difficult were these connection/usage steps? Select N/A if you didn’t do a step.
Q6
numeric
About how many minutes have you spent on onboarding so far (across sessions)?
Q7
multiple choice
Have you reached an “aha moment” where the product’s core value felt clear to you?
  • Yes
  • Not yet
  • Not sure
Q8
long text
If yes: What specifically made it click? Describe the moment or action.
Max 600 chars
Q9
numeric
About how many minutes did it take to reach that aha moment?
Q10
multiple choice
If you haven’t reached it yet, where did you pause or get stuck?
  • Creating an account
  • Verifying email or phone
  • Initial tutorial or walkthrough
  • Setting preferences
  • Connecting an integration
  • Importing existing data
  • Trying a core feature
  • Inviting a teammate
  • I'm not sure
Q11
multiple choice
What was the main reason you paused or stopped?
  • Confusing instructions
  • Too many steps
  • Technical issue or bug
  • Didn’t have time
  • Required payment earlier than expected
  • Privacy or data concerns
  • Missing integration or feature
  • Other reason
Q12
opinion scale
How confident are you that you could complete onboarding in your next session?
Q13
long text
If you’re not sure about the aha moment, what would have made the value clearer?
Max 600 chars
Q14
rating
How clear is the product’s value to you so far?
Q15
chat message
Thanks — next, a few questions about support and overall experience.
Q16
multiple choice
Which, if any, help resources did you use during onboarding?
  • In-app tips or tooltips
  • Onboarding emails
  • Help center articles
  • Live chat or support
  • Video tutorial
  • Community or forum
  • None of these
Q17
rating
Overall, how much effort did onboarding require from you?
Q18
opinion scale
How satisfied are you with the onboarding so far?
Q19
multiple choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re reading carefully, please select “I am paying attention.”
  • I am paying attention
  • I am not paying attention
Q20
long text
What is the one change that would most reduce friction before the aha moment?
Max 600 chars
Q21
dropdown
What is your age range?
Q22
multiple choice
Which of the following best describes your gender? (optional)
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer to self-describe
  • Prefer not to say
Q23
short text
If you prefer, self-describe your gender (optional):
Max 100 chars
Q24
dropdown
Where are you located?
Q25
multiple choice
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than high school
  • High school or equivalent
  • Some college
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Graduate or professional degree
  • Prefer not to say
Q26
multiple choice
Which best describes who you were onboarding for?
  • Individual/personal use
  • Freelancer/solo professional
  • Small business team (2–50)
  • Mid-size company team (51–500)
  • Enterprise team (500+)
  • Nonprofit or government
  • Student/educator
  • Other
Q27
chat message
Welcome! This short survey helps us understand where onboarding slows down before the first aha moment.
Q28
long text
Anything else you’d like to add about your onboarding experience?
Max 600 chars
Q29
ai interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your onboarding experience
AI Interview
Q30
chat message
Thank you for your time — you’re all set!

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