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Empty State Message Generator
Used by developers, writers, and creators worldwide.
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 confuses new users, while a warm, helpful one welcomes them and tells them what to do next. This tool offers friendly empty-state messages you can adapt. Choose how many you want and pick the ones that fit. It is ideal for apps, dashboards, and lists. 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. Treat an empty state as onboarding, not 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.
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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 is an empty state
An empty state is what a user sees when there is no content to show yet — an empty list, a new dashboard, or no search results. It is often a new user's first impression of a feature, which makes it more important than it looks.
what should an empty state say
Explain why the space is empty, set a positive tone, and point clearly to the first action — usually with a button. A good empty state acts as onboarding, welcoming the user and showing them exactly how to get started.
how should an empty state feel
Warm and encouraging, not like an error. A blank screen can feel confusing or broken, so a friendly message that frames the emptiness as a fresh start and invites the first step turns a dead end into an inviting beginning.