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Category Page A/B Test Results

Category and listing page experiments including filtering, sorting, and product grid layouts.

38
Experiments
42%
Win rate
16
Winners found

Key Findings: Category Page A/B Tests

Across 38 category page experiments, 42% resulted in a statistically significant win. Meanwhile, 5 tests underperformed the control.

17 experiments were inconclusive, meaning the difference between control and variant was not statistically significant. Inconclusive results are still valuable — they tell you what doesn't move the needle, so you can focus testing effort elsewhere.

These results come from real A/B tests with sample sizes ranging from hundreds to millions of visitors. Use them to inform your own category page testing strategy and avoid repeating experiments that have already been run.

Outcome Breakdown

Top 30 of 38 Experiments

inconclusive

Listing: Visible Payment Options

Context: The primary call-to-action on the listing isn't converting at its potential — design, copy, or placement may be the bottleneck.

CTACross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Nagging Results

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Instant Filter Results

Context: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Condensed List

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: List Or Grid View

Context: The information hierarchy on the listing may not match how users actually scan and process the content.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Hover Button

Context: The primary call-to-action on the listing isn't converting at its potential — design, copy, or placement may be the bottleneck.

CTACross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Priming Step

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Infinite Scrolling Or Pagination

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

NavigationCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Out Of Stock Or In Stock Products

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Already Viewed Label

Context: Form input design on the listing affects completion rates — label placement, validation timing, and field clarity all matter.

FormCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Search Keyword Highlighting

Context: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Expanded Or Condensed Layout

Context: The information hierarchy on the listing may not match how users actually scan and process the content.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Links Or Buttons

Context: The primary call-to-action on the listing isn't converting at its potential — design, copy, or placement may be the bottleneck.

CTACross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Category Images

Context: Visual elements on the listing aren't doing enough to communicate value, build trust, or guide users toward the next step.

ImageryCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Supporting Theme Images

Context: Visual elements on the listing aren't doing enough to communicate value, build trust, or guide users toward the next step.

ImageryCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Product Availability

Context: Multi-step processes on the listing can overwhelm users if they can't see how far along they are or how much is left.

LayoutCross-Industry
inconclusive

Listing: Visible Filters

Context: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationCross-Industry
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: How prices are displayed on the listing directly influences perceived value and willingness to buy.

PricingTravel
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: How "Listing page" is implemented on the listing can meaningfully affect conversion — this element is worth testing.

FormE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: How prices are displayed on the listing directly influences perceived value and willingness to buy.

LayoutTravel
loser

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: The information hierarchy on the listing may not match how users actually scan and process the content.

LayoutE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: The information hierarchy on the listing may not match how users actually scan and process the content.

LayoutE-commerce
loser

Listing: Listing Page — Suggesting That Less Isn't Necessarily More

Problem: Users on the listing need validation from others before committing — without visible proof of success, they hesitate.

LayoutE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationTravel
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: The information hierarchy on the listing may not match how users actually scan and process the content.

LayoutE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: Visual elements on the listing aren't doing enough to communicate value, build trust, or guide users toward the next step.

LayoutTravel
winner

Listing: Search UX Enhancement

Problem: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationE-commerce
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: Users on the listing need validation from others before committing — without visible proof of success, they hesitate.

Social ProofTravel
winner

Listing: Listing Page

Problem: Users can't quickly find relevant products or content on the listing, leading to frustration and early exits.

NavigationTravel

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