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and help us test

We're rolling out new ways to learn civics through news. Join the testing group, try early features, and share quick feedback that shapes what we build next.

What you get as a tester

  • Early access to new civics practice experiences and recommendation features.
  • Short follow-up surveys that show what's working and where to improve.
  • A direct line to the team while we're still shaping the product.

Sign up to test Principle

Create a free account to join the testing group. We'll use your account to personalize content and connect your progress to our research surveys.

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Built from your feedback

These features started as experiments and became permanent parts of Principle thanks to our beta testers. Your feedback shapes what we build.

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Beta testing and download FAQ

The beta test is an early version of Principle where we try new civics practice experiences, recommendation features, and onboarding flows with a smaller group of learners before wider release.

If you do not have an account yet, create one on this page to join the testing group. If you are already signed in, you can join the beta with a single click using the tester card on the right.

Today the beta runs on the web. Native Apple and Google Play apps are coming soon, and you can see their status from the disabled store buttons above.

We're actively developing native iOS and Android apps. Beta testers will be the first to get access when they launch. Join the beta now to receive notifications when the apps become available for download.

Yes! You can access the full Principle experience on any web browser at principle.com. Simply create an account or sign in to start learning civics through real news.

Absolutely. Your Principle account works seamlessly across web, iOS, and Android. Your learning progress, saved content, and preferences will sync automatically across all devices.

Beta testers will receive email notifications and in-app announcements when the mobile apps are ready to download. You can also visit this page anytime to check the current status of each platform.

The core learning experience will be identical across all platforms. Mobile apps will include additional features like push notifications for new content, offline reading capabilities, and native sharing to help you learn on the go.

We track basic usage, learning progress, and short follow-up surveys to understand what is working. Your responses are connected to your account so we can measure learning over time, and you can update your privacy settings at any time in your profile.