How to run a study group that people keep showing up to
Most study groups fade after week three. Here's how to pick the right size, set a rhythm, split the work and keep sessions worth turning up for.
Study groups
Online study groups that actually study
Make a group for your class, your lab partners or your friends, and give it a home: a live study room, a shared timer, a weekly leaderboard and the study sets everyone uses.
Study groups
What you get
Public or invite-only
Public groups show up in Discover, searchable by name or subject. Private ones are invite-only: share a 6-letter code or a link.
See who's studying now
Every group card shows how many people are in the room right now, so you know when to jump in.
A weekly leaderboard
Finished focus blocks count toward a weekly leaderboard per group. Friendly pressure, no grades.
Share your study sets
Share flashcards, quizzes and mind maps with a group. Everyone in it can study them, and the group can battle on them.
Usernames, not emails
Members see your username, your pixel avatar and what you're working on. Never your email address.
Ownership passes on
If the owner leaves, the group stays and someone else takes over. No orphaned groups.
How it works
Three steps to get going
Create a group
Give it a name and a subject, and choose public or invite-only.
Invite people
Send the invite link or the 6-letter code. They're in with one click.
Study together
Open the study room, start the shared timer and get to work.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to make a study group?
Yes. Making groups, joining groups and studying in them is free.
Can I be in more than one group?
Yes. Join as many as you like: one per class is a good start.
How do I make a private study group?
Turn off “public” when you create the group. It won't appear in Discover, and people can only join with your code or invite link.
What can other members see about me?
Your username, your pixel avatar and your “working on” status. Never your email.
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