Not all UX audits are created equal.

Some tools give you generic “tips,” while others overwhelm you with technical checklists that don’t match your product’s real context.

At UXNext, we built our audit engine around one simple principle:

“Show the what, explain the why, and guide the next step.”

And to do that properly, we use a proven framework — the 12 usability heuristics developed by Jakob Nielsen. These are timeless, flexible, and deeply relevant whether you're building a mobile app, SaaS tool, or no-code platform.

The 12 Heuristics UXNext Uses

Here’s a quick breakdown of each heuristic — and how UXNext applies them in your audits:

• Visibility of System Status

  Does your UI keep users informed with clear feedback and progress indicators?

• Match Between System and Real World

  Are you using familiar language and patterns — or confusing technical jargon?

  
  

• User Control and Freedom

  Can users undo actions, exit flows, or recover from mistakes?

  
  

• Consistency and Standards

  Do buttons, menus, and layouts follow expected design patterns?

• Error Prevention

  Are you guiding users proactively to avoid errors before they happen?

• Recognition Rather Than Recall

  Are actions visible and obvious — or hidden behind memory-heavy navigation?

• Flexibility and Efficiency of Use

  Can power users move faster? Are there shortcuts or smart defaults?

• Aesthetic and Minimalist Design

  Is your design clear, clean, and focused — or cluttered with noise?

• Help Users Recognize, Diagnose, and Recover from Errors

  Are error messages actually helpful? Do they show what went wrong and what to do?

• Help and Documentation

  Do you provide just-in-time help, tooltips, or accessible guides?

• Onboarding and First Impressions

  Does your product make a strong, supportive first impression?

• Conversion-Oriented UX

  Are CTAs clear, friction low, and flows optimized for goals?

How UXNext Applies These

Our AI doesn’t just spit out a checklist.

Instead, it:

• Analyzes your screenshot or screen description

• Identifies key UX concerns mapped to these heuristics

• Tags them with severity icons (✅ Good, ⚠️ Needs Work, ❌ Critical)

• Offers actionable next steps

So your audit doesn’t end with “what’s wrong” — it starts the conversation on what to improve and how.

Why It Matters

UXNext is built for speed — but not at the cost of depth.
These heuristics help us deliver reports that are clear, practical, and trusted by real designers and teams.

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