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Test idea ranker: Which A/B test should you run first?

Score test ideas with the PXL framework (by CXL): ten evidence-based criteria, a ranked backlog and CSV export. Free, runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Got more test ideas than time? Answer ten quick yes/no questions per idea and you get a ranked list. Ideas backed by real evidence float to the top; hunches sink.

The scoring is PXL, a framework CXL published for everyone to use. You don’t need to know it to use this tool.

Impact
Is the change above the fold?
Is it noticeable within 5 seconds?
Does it add or remove an element?
Is it designed to increase user motivation?
Does it run on high-traffic page(s)?
Evidence
Does it address an issue found in user testing?
Does it address an issue found in qualitative feedback (surveys, polls, interviews)?
Does it address insights found in digital analytics?
Is it supported by mouse-tracking heatmaps or eye tracking?
Ease
Ease of implementation

Score: 0 / 14

How scoring works

Most questions are yes (1) or no (0). Noticeability and add/remove score 2 or 0 because bigger, visible changes tend to have more impact. Ease is bracketed by build time: under 4 hours = 3, up to 8 hours = 2, under 2 days = 1, more = 0. The maximum is 14. The criteria follow CXL’s published PXL template.

Use it well

  • Bring evidence. Four of the ten questions ask what research found. Ideas from opinion alone score low, by design.
  • Have a developer estimate ease. Estimates are more honest when the builder makes them.
  • Customize when needed. CXL recommends adding criteria that matter to your business, such as brand fit or SEO risk.
  • A score is not a forecast. It ranks what to test first; only the test tells you what works.

Read the full guide: CRO prioritization with PXL.

Frequently asked questions

Who created PXL?

PXL is a prioritization framework created by CXL. Mentorele's calculator implements the criteria and weights from CXL's published template.

Is my backlog saved?

Only in this browser (localStorage). Nothing is sent to Mentorele. Export a CSV to keep or share it.

Sources

  1. PXL: A Better Way to Prioritize Your A/B Tests. CXL. Accessed 4 November 2026.
  2. WXM: the Wave Experimentation Model. Wavesy. Accessed 4 November 2026.

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