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MVP Launch Readiness Checklist

Launching an MVP is not just about pushing code live. A good launch means your product is stable enough for real users, feedback collection is ready, onboarding is clear, and the core experience actually solves the problem you promised. This checklist helps founders validate the most important areas before launch.

MVP Compass Team26 May 20261 min read
MVP Launch Readiness Checklist

Problem & Positioning

Problem statement clearly defined

Target audience identified

One core use case prioritized

Landing page messaging aligned with product

Clear explanation of product value

Core Product Stability

Critical user flows tested end-to-end

Authentication and onboarding working

Dashboard or primary feature stable

Mobile responsiveness checked

Error states handled properly

Loading states added

Basic security and validation implemented

User Experience

Simple onboarding flow added

Navigation easy to understand

Primary CTA clearly visible

Important actions require minimal steps

Empty states and placeholders added

Basic accessibility considered

Analytics & Feedback

Analytics tools connected

Key events being tracked

Feedback collection system ready

Support email or contact form configured

User interview process planned

Bug reporting flow available

Performance & Reliability

Pages load at acceptable speed

Database backups configured

Basic rate limiting added if required

Environment variables secured

Production deployment tested

Monitoring or error logging enabled

Founder Readiness

Launch announcement prepared

Customer onboarding message written

Roadmap priorities defined

Early adopter communication ready

Manual support process planned

Post-launch feedback review schedule set

Final MVP Reality Check

Only essential features included

Non-critical features postponed

Product solves one clear pain point

Launch timeline realistic

Success metrics defined before launch

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