# Duplicate Feedback Estimator

> Estimate unique themes after grouping duplicate feature requests from tickets and boards.

Canonical: https://www.featul.com/tools/categories/feedback-roadmaps/duplicate-feedback-estimator

This is an interactive calculator. Enter your own numbers at https://www.featul.com/tools/categories/feedback-roadmaps/duplicate-feedback-estimator.

## What is duplicate feedback?

Customers often file the same idea many times. Deduping reveals the real theme count for the roadmap.

## Basic formula

Unique themes equal raw requests times one minus the duplicate rate, then subtract already merged items.

```
unique themes = raw requests × (1 − duplicate rate) − already merged
```

## When to use

Use this during triage before you score requests with RICE or open a public vote.

## FAQ

### What is Duplicate Feedback Estimator?

Estimate unique themes after grouping duplicate feature requests from tickets and boards.

### How do I calculate Duplicate Feedback Estimator?

Unique themes equal raw requests times one minus the duplicate rate, then subtract already merged items. Formula: unique themes = raw requests × (1 − duplicate rate) − already merged

### When is Duplicate Feedback Estimator useful?

Use Duplicate Feedback Estimator to make feedback, roadmaps & changelogs decisions more confidently by quantifying key metrics.

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