All feature requests visible before roadmap prioritization
Keep the full request backlog public so duplicate asks collapse into one thread before the roadmap team starts choosing winners.
Why this can grow a startup
A private intake queue creates the same problem twice: the team has to re-triage duplicates, and customers cannot tell whether their ask is already on file. Buffer says its earlier process hid most requests, which led to the same suggestions arriving over and over again. Making the full request set visible turns the backlog into a shared market of demand instead of a hidden support pile.
Company example
Buffer rebuilt its public feedback hub so people could see every submitted suggestion rather than only a small subset that made it onto the roadmap.
Source and metric
Source: Buffer · Browse Buffer tactics
Buffer says it receives hundreds of feature requests each month, which made hidden duplicate requests a real operating problem.
Source discovered: May 28, 2026
When to use it
Use this when Community, Product Roadmap, Customer Feedback is relevant to feedback, community-led growth, product strategy and you can run a bounded test with a free budget.
When not to use it
Do not use it as a substitute for customer evidence, a clear owner, or a measurable stop condition. Local platform rules and market behavior still need checking.
Founder checklist
- Read Buffer and identify what is directly supported.
- Choose one channel context: Community, Product Roadmap, Customer Feedback.
- Define the test around Buffer says it receives hundreds of feature requests each month, which made hidden duplicate requests a real operating problem..
- Set an owner, evidence window, and stop condition before launch.
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