FAQ
Short answers to common questions. For walkthroughs, see Help or How we work.
Basics
What is MintedBrain?
MintedBrain helps you find the right AI tools for real work. We organize content around
tasks (like writing, research, or meetings), list curated
tools, and offer structured learning in the
Academy. You can also read our
blog,
tutorials, and
news summaries.
Do I need an account?
You can browse much of the site without signing in. Some features—like
For You, saving progress in courses, bookmarks, badges, and certificates—require a free account. Sign in from the
Sign in page.
Is MintedBrain free to use?
Using MintedBrain is free. Individual AI tools may have their own pricing; we label pricing tiers where we can. See also our
free AI tools list.
Personalization & discovery
What is For You?
For You is a personalized feed of tools, tasks, learning, blog posts, and tutorials based on your interests. Set topics in
Account under “Your interests” to tune what you see.
How do I search the site?
Use the search icon in the header (or press ⌘K on Mac, Ctrl+K on Windows) for tools and tasks. List pages like For You and the Academy also have their own search boxes.
How are tools chosen?
We are task-first: tools are mapped to real jobs people do, not endless directories. We look for relevance, usability, and value. We do not accept payment for inclusion in core shortlists. Read more on
How we work.
What is the difference between Tools and Tasks?
Tools lists AI products by category.
Tasks pages describe a job you want done (e.g. a workflow) and suggest tools, prompts, and tips. Start from a task when you know what you need to accomplish.
Why do some links show when they were last checked?
We verify outbound tool links on a schedule and show trust signals (e.g. last checked) so you know a link was recently healthy. Details are on
How we work.
Do you use affiliate links?
We may earn compensation when you click some outbound links or sign up for tools. That does not change our editorial rankings. See
How we work and our
Terms.
Can I suggest a tool?
Yes. Use
Submit tool and we will review it against our guidelines.
Academy & progress
What are paths, courses, and tracks?
Learning paths bundle multiple courses into a program.
Courses are made of modules and lessons.
Skills tracks group learning by role or skill. Explore from the
Academy home.
Where is my course progress?
Progress saves automatically when you are signed in. View started and bookmarked courses under
My Courses.
How do certificates work?
Completing eligible paths, courses, or tracks can earn certificates. View and download them on
Certificates.
What are badges and streaks?
We track reading and learning time while you use the site (signed in) and award badges at milestones. Daily visits build a streak. See
Badges and
Help for details.
App & newsletter
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. The MintedBrain app mirrors the main web features. Use the same account on web and app; footer links include App Store and Google Play when available.
How do I subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter?
Subscribe from the home page or footer. To change preferences or unsubscribe, use the link in any email or visit
Newsletter unsubscribe.
Privacy & account
Where is your privacy policy?
See our
Privacy Policy for how we collect and use data, including analytics.
How do I delete my account?
Signed-in users can delete their account from
Account (see the delete section at the bottom). You can also read
Delete account for what is removed.
More help
Where can I get step-by-step instructions?
The
Help & How-To page has detailed guides for sign-in, For You, tools, Academy, badges, and more.
How do I contact you?
Visit
Contact for email and social links, or write to contact@mintedbrain.com.