Hey all,
I’m working on a concept for a niche social media app, and I’d love some feedback on how to validate the idea before diving into full development.
Has anyone here successfully validated their social media product early on (e.g., using MVPs, landing pages, no-code tools, or surveys)? What worked and what didn’t?



Validating a social media app idea before diving into social media app development is crucial—you don’t want to spend months building something that users don’t actually want. Here are a few practical steps:
Market Research – Study existing social media apps, their strengths, and weaknesses. Look for gaps you can fill.
Target Audience Surveys – Talk to your potential users. Simple surveys or interviews can reveal if they’d use your app.
Landing Page Test – Create a simple page describing your app idea and measure sign-ups or interest.
Clickable Prototype – Build a lightweight prototype (using Figma or InVision) and test it with real users for feedback.
Community Feedback – Share your idea in relevant forums, groups, or online communities to see how people respond.
Pilot or MVP – Instead of building the full app, create a small version (minimum viable product) with only core features to test adoption.
If your idea gains traction during validation, then investing in full-scale social media app development makes sense.