Intercepts for web or app (iOS & Android)

Intercept real users on any platform with full control

Recruit authentic participants across web, iOS, and Android with intercepts you fully control. Decide exactly where they appear, how often they fire, who sees them, and when they run. Cast a wide net or get highly specific with targeting and variables, all while fitting seamlessly into the rest of your research stack.

Desktop JavaScript Snippet Web Intercept Pinpoint and recruit your ideal users in real-time Transform your desktop website into a precise recruitment engine by engaging visitors exactly when it matters most.
Mobile JavaScript Snippet Web Intercept Desktop traffic. Mobile-perfect intercepts. Design once and deliver responsive intercepts that adapt seamlessly to mobile browsers. Reach desktop visitors who switch to mobile without breaking the research flow.
iOS WebView App Intercept Recruit users inside your iOS app Trigger Ethnio intercepts directly within your iOS app using WebViews. Reach active users at the exact moment they’re engaging with key flows, features, or screens. Read the docs
Android App Intercept </> WebView In-app intercepts that feel native on Android Deploy Ethnio intercepts seamlessly inside Android WebViews. Collect high-quality feedback and recruit participants while users are actively using your product. Read the docs
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Pinpoint and recruit your ideal users in real-time

Transform your desktop website into a precise recruitment engine by engaging visitors exactly when it matters most.

Desktop traffic. Mobile-perfect intercepts.

Design once and deliver responsive intercepts that adapt seamlessly to mobile browsers. Reach desktop visitors who switch to mobile without breaking the research flow.

Recruit users inside your iOS app

Trigger Ethnio intercepts directly within your iOS app using WebViews. Reach active users at the exact moment they’re engaging with key flows, features, or screens.

Read the docs

In-app intercepts that feel native on Android

Deploy Ethnio intercepts seamlessly inside Android WebViews. Collect high-quality feedback and recruit participants while users are actively using your product.

Read the docs

Target intercepts by URL for each study

Control when and where your intercept shows, and prevent visitors from seeing too many with display limits and exclusivity.

One JS snippet, infinite URL paths Contains category Starts with ID Ends with apples Collision management for URL targeting JS Code: Global JS qzqwu-gl 3 Studies with the same URL targeting 10% Display interval to control frequency
Intercept sampling control Limit responses 0/2000 Cookies Link& Intercept Timer Until Nov 25 Start time 9:00am End time 5:00pm High Traffic Wrapper 100% Display interval 100% Intercept Delay 3 seconds

Precision sampling that passes peer review

Set up random times and days for your intercept to fire, which works in perfect conjunction with targeting by external variables or URL.

  • Add custom filters for targeting
  • Decide where & when your intercept will appear
  • Hidden external variables for tracking
Link ethn.io/98687 High Traffic Wrapper 100% Display interval 100% Delay 2 seconds Cookies Link& Intercept Ethnio Activation Code

Easy to implement in tag managers and developer-friendly

If you use Google Tag Manager for JS snippets or have a dedicated iOS engineering team at your disposal, implementing an Ethnio intercept is secure and easy.

How to implement intercepts
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Targeting with external variables

Show your intercept to a specific region, device, or even pass data about your users to Ethnio using our custom targeting filters. Get exactly the right people in the right moment.

Location 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🌐 Other Devices Desktop Mobile iPhone iPad Android Browsers Chrome Firefox Safari Opera Arc Custom Targeting Filters Filter Title User Type Title in Ethnio Parameter name New Users : new Returning Users : returning Power Users : power Inactive Users : inactive Variable URL name user_type Set custom filters

Add custom filters for targeting

Go beyond standard demographics and focus on the unique user segments by defining your own parameters.

Decide where & when intercepts appear

Control the visibility of your intercepts based on the visitor’s device, browser, or geographic location.

Hidden external variables for tracking

Every click, open, and send is tracked per panel segment or invite.

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“Scheduling UX research interviews is a breeze with Ethnio. It’s saved me a ton of time and allows me to focus on the more fun parts of my job 🎉”

Beth Barrett
Sr. UX Researcher, The College Board

Strong uptime, responsive speed, minimal errors

Ethnio is committed to using best practice monitoring and optimization tools to keep performance high. We currently use New Relic to give us greater visibility across the entire infrastructure, and Pingdom for uptime monitoring.

Yes Turns green - signals inclusion Maybe Turns yellow - means maybe Nope Turns red - indicates exclusion Track & optimizerecruitment Status Always visible Avatar Name Hidden Email Hidden Confirmed time IP Select attributeof participant Sa H Atlanta / USA Status Clicked through Confirmed time 2:00 PM IP 123.123.123.123 Yes Maybe Nope Sa K London / UK Status Clicked through Confirmed time 2:00 PM IP 243.196.180.13 Yes Maybe Nope Mask participant PII & PHIbut still get FEEDBACK 🎉

Hook up consent to your intercepts

Build trust with your users by making privacy a seamless part of every intercept.

Ethnio form DocuSign Adobe Sign Research Consent I, Lazaro Nolan, agree to provide feedback for a researchproject indefinitely. I agree to provide comments, suggestions,ideas, feedback, and any other required information. I agree to the above terms * Expires in 6 months 12 months Never Custom expiration for each consent type Include translated consent Japanese 研究に関する同意 私は、ラザロ・ノーラン(Lazaro Nolan)であり、研究プロジェクトに期間の定めなくフィードバックを提供する事に同意します。私は、コメント、提案、アイデア、フィードバック、およびその他に求められるいかなる情報の提供にも同意します。 私は上記の条件に同意します。 *

Build or integrate with DocuSign

Create forms directly in Ethnio or integrate with DocuSign for signature blocks, checkbox consent, and formatted text.

Track consent expiration

Every type of consent, whether created within Ethnio or linked to an external consent form, is tracked per participant and has an expiration date.

Translate and localize consent

Automatically show translated consent based on participant location, always localized.

Integrations

Connect the tools and workflows you love

Whatever your research stack looks like, Ethnio connects to the tools and data structure your team already uses.

Ethnio integrations

Intercept responses automatically build comprehensive participant profiles over time

Build detailed participant profiles by collecting data from every research interaction. Leverage insights from screeners, surveys, incentive history, and email engagement to identify ideal candidates for future studies.

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Just a regular New Yorker who traded her meat dress for a million Grammys. Email stefani@interscope.com Job title IYKYK Participant ID 16874405 Tags Opted-In Favorites Leader Data-Driven Notes Stefani is known for big vocals and bigger heels. She has delivered work that has greatly influenced the distribution of coveted metallic statues. Has a background as a singer, actress, philanthropist, dancer and fashion designer. Attributes Imported via API Job title Email Location Time Zone Company size Legal Specialty Documentation Habits Security Awareness Family NDA North America Number in family: 2 Consent NDA North America Recording Data Handling and Use Segments Part of a panel 🎯 Sales ✅ Completed an Interview Consent completed North America NDA Just now Completed an interview Study IRP Q1 Team Ted Opted In 1 week ago Interview confirmed May 23, 2am Study IRP Q1 Team Ted 3 weeks ago Automatically tagged Study IRP Q1 Team Ted Opted In 1 week ago

Build or integrate with DocuSign

Collect signed consent your way, either built directly in Ethnio or through your existing DocuSign account.

Personalized emails

Drive engagement with that magical personal touch. Customize wording, variables and email fields.

Dynamic segments and tags

You gotta love the real-time updates. As responses roll in, your segments and tags dynamically update.

Surveys in your intercepts powerful enough for advanced UXR & ReOps teams

Create simple surveys as part of the screener tool and get instant feedback on your most important customer and product questions. Download your responses to share with the team or stakeholders.

  • Export your data to XLSX, CSV, or XML
  • Apply custom coding to categorize data entry
  • Generate graph responses
Are you available for a {study type} interview? Google Meets Zoom What’s your preference for {Zoom} interviews? Option Nope Ok Yep Short (15 min) Medium (30 min) Long (60 min) US EU /dismiss nicely 1:1 Interview What {country} consent do you need to fill out?

Survey & quant support

Get instant feedback on your most important customer and product questions. Download your responses and share with the team.

Survey / Responses 🇺🇸 United States 89% Cancelled 18% Incentive Recipient 28% Incomplete 22% New 17% Disqualified 15% 🇪🇺 European Union 11% Where do you live? 1.2k responses 1.2k

Worried about too many intercepts?

Guarantee your visitors don’t get bombarded with more than one intercept at any time.

Intercept exclusivity
Uptime Last 90 days Operational

100.0% uptime for your intercepts

Forget the nines, our live uptime stats show close to perfect uptime for the last five years of off-domain monitoring.

Security & compliance

We know how seriously you treat your customer data. That’s why security is built into Ethnio from the ground up, with the certifications to back it up.

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GDPR

Robust data encryption and granular access controls to ensure compliance with EU data protection regulations and safeguard the privacy of EU citizens.

HIPAA

Ethnio’s security and privacy standards meet the highest tier for research software, including every component required for HIPAA compliance.

CCPA

Ethnio is fully compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, where applicable.

SSO

We support SSO via SAML 2.0 to manage vendor access for all your employees.

Swiss & Canadian data protection policy compliance

Full compliance with PIPEDA in Canada, FADP in Switzerland, and other international data frameworks.

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely. Ethnio’s panel management software is engineered to support small and large-scale research operations and diverse panel requirements. It is built to manage growth in data and user activity, meeting the ongoing needs of large teams overseeing hundreds of studies and extensive participant pools.

Our panel management solution features advanced performance management and team-based workflows, optimizing collaboration across research projects. You can ensure precise segmentation and dynamic updates with customization options, including tailored intercepts and screeners across 30+ targeting variables. Integration with essential tools like Zoom, Outlook, and Google Calendar streamlines research processes, boosting operational efficiency across large teams.

Additionally, Ethnio supports various panel types—general, specialized, and ad-hoc—ensuring that your panels remain current and relevant for targeted recruitment strategies and research at scale.

Absolutely. Our user research CRM integrates with the tools research teams rely on, including Outlook, Google Calendar, DocuSign, Zoom, and Slack. Additionally, our powerful API and webhooks enable seamless two-way data sync with any CRM.

Data handling is streamlined through automatic import/export with CSV and Google Sheets, reducing manual entry and enhancing accuracy. For privacy and compliance, integrations with tools like Transcend automate GDPR and CCPA processes, including user opt-outs based on their email address and data erasure (DSRs).

You can find the full list of integrations here

Ethnio also integrates with visitor management systems (VMS) to send participant consent and approval to front desk check-ins, streamlining the research process and reducing manual admin tasks.

Discuss VMS integration on an Enterprise call

We also offer support for custom integrations. Simply reach out, and our dedicated support team, supported by detailed developer documentation, will assist you. By connecting your preferred tools to your participant database, you can maintain your favorite methodologies and tools with your own real users, ensuring minimal disruption to your existing workflows and a seamless integration into your research stack.

At Ethnio, protecting your data is our top priority. We implement robust security measures to protect participant data, including advanced encryption for data in transit and at rest, SOC 2 certifications, and adherence to major data protection regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.

Customer data is stored in AWS US West (Oregon), a SOC 2 Type 2 accredited data center, and we have achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification from A-LIGN. Regular security audits and detailed documentation on data breach response protocols further ensure that your sensitive data is protected.

To prevent unauthorized access, we support two-factor authentication (2FA).

Conduct research with confidence, knowing that your data is securely protected. For additional details on our security practices and compliance features, please visit Ethnio Security.

Ethnio centralizes your entire recruitment process into a single, easy-to-use platform. Gain complete control over every stage—from participant recruitment and onboarding to incentive distribution—eliminating the need for multiple systems and third-party platforms.

Import participant data from various sources, including global opt-in pages, recruiting agencies, marketing databases, customer opt-in pages, and tools like Qualtrics and Salesforce. Ethnio supports participant lists in multiple formats, such as CSV and Google Sheets, allowing for dynamic filters and segments to target participants based on custom attributes, survey results, and engagement history.

Onboarding is streamlined with customizable workflows for registration, consent collection, and initial engagement for smooth integration of new participants. Incentive management is flexible, with options for monetary compensation, gift cards, and other payment methods tailored to participant preferences and study needs.

Additionally, features like opt-out management and participant history tracking ensure compliance, helping you adhere to data protection regulations while managing the recruitment process end‑to‑end.

We understand that a successful transition involves more than just features. We’re here to support you throughout the implementation process and beyond, ensuring you fully leverage the platform to run research at scale. From the start, our team provides personalized one-on-one onboarding to facilitate a seamless setup. Our training sessions and resources equip your team with the knowledge needed to maximize Ethnio’s capabilities. Once operational, you’ll have access to extensive support documentation and a dedicated customer success team ready to assist with any technical issues or best practices.

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Transform participant management with intercepts

Research Operations teams and UX Researchers know that intercepts drive massive gains in efficiency and quality of participant recruiting. Sign up for a live demo to see how Ethnio intercepts can transform the way your team streamlines workflows and scales impact.

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  • Automated scheduling, consent, and incentive payouts
  • Managing a participant pool your whole team can use
  • How Ethnio fits your existing research workflow
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