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A/B test significance calculator

Enter the recipients and conversions for each variant to see the conversion rates, the uplift between them, and the confidence level from a two-proportion z-test — so you know if the winner is real or just noise.

Variant A (control)
Variant B (variation)
Rate A

6.00%

Rate B

7.50%

Relative uplift

+25.0%

Not yet significant — keep the test running.

Confidence: 94.1% · Variant B is ahead.

What significance means here

When one variant beats another, you need to know whether the gap reflects a real difference or random chance. This calculator runs a two-proportion z-test: it compares the conversion rates and reports a confidence level. The common threshold is 95% — below that, the result could easily reverse with more data.

A 'conversion' can be any binary outcome: an open, a click, a purchase. Enter the count of recipients (or visitors) and how many converted for each variant.

  • Conversion rate — conversions ÷ recipients, for each variant
  • Relative uplift — how much B beats (or trails) A, in percent
  • Confidence — the probability the difference is not due to chance

Running trustworthy tests

  • Decide your sample size before starting — don't stop the moment it looks good
  • Test one variable at a time so you know what caused the change
  • Wait for significance; small samples swing wildly early on
  • Even at 95%, one in twenty 'wins' is a fluke — confirm big changes

Frequently asked questions

What confidence level should I aim for?

95% is the standard for marketing tests — a 1-in-20 chance the result is noise. For high-stakes decisions, wait for 99%.

My test isn't significant — what now?

Keep it running to gather more data, or accept the variants perform similarly. Stopping early at a flattering moment is the most common A/B testing mistake.

Does this work for open and click tests?

Yes. Any binary outcome works — enter recipients and the count who opened, clicked or purchased for each variant.

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