Writing
Empty State Message Generator
An empty state message generator gives you encouraging messages for the screens a user sees when there is nothing to show yet. Empty states are easy to overlook, but they are a real opportunity — a blank, lifeless screen can feel confusing or broken to a new user, while a warm, purposeful one welcomes them and tells them what to do first. This tool draws from a pool of 7 friendly empty-state messages designed for lists, dashboards, and app screens. Choose how many you want (up to 8) and adapt them to your feature. The best empty states explain why the space is empty, set a positive tone, and point clearly to the first action — usually with a button right there in the UI. Treat an empty state as onboarding rather than an error: it is often a new user's first impression of a feature. Keep it warm and encouraging, and turn a blank screen into an inviting first step.
How to use
- Choose your options above
- Click Generate
- Copy your result
Detailed instructions
- Choose how many messages you want.
- Click Generate to produce empty-state copy.
- Adapt them to your feature.
- Point clearly to the first action.
Use Cases
- •Writing an empty-state message
- •Onboarding new users
- •Designing a dashboard
- •Improving a blank screen
- •Writing UX microcopy
Tips
- →Explain why the space is empty.
- →Set a positive, welcoming tone.
- →Point to the first action.
- →Treat it as onboarding, not an error.
FAQ
What situations are these messages designed for?
Empty states in apps and dashboards where a list, feed, or content area has nothing to display yet — a new user's empty inbox, a blank task list, a dashboard with no data, or a search with no results. The 7 generated messages cover both "nothing created yet" and "all caught up" scenarios.
What should a good empty state message include?
An explanation of why the space is empty (so it does not look broken), a positive or neutral framing (a fresh start rather than a failure), and a clear pointer to the first action. Pair the message with a visible button or link so the user knows exactly what to do next.
Why is an empty state treated as onboarding?
Because it is often the very first thing a new user sees when they land on a feature. Their first impression of whether the product is welcoming and understandable is formed right here. A warm, instructive empty state sets a positive tone; a blank screen makes them wonder if something is wrong.
Are there different empty state messages for different contexts?
The 7 generated messages cover two main contexts: the "nothing here yet — create your first" state for lists and libraries, and the "all caught up" state for inboxes and task queues where empty is actually a success. Pick whichever framing fits your feature and adapt it to your specific action.
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