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Every sector Forge reads is a tile; every cell in it a complaint users raised about two or more of the companies read there. A dashed cell is one no read company declares an answer to — the white space. Counted from dated, sourced readings, and withheld when too few companies were read.

55
sectors

in 6 categories

55
read

0 withheld or not read yet — never a gap

352
companies read

of 362 placed, each at least once a month

10
waiting

placed and not read yet — not quiet ones

Type what you are building; the sectors that share a word with it stay lit.

  • Raised, and a read company declares something sharing a word with it
  • Raised, and no read company declares anything that shares a word with it
  • Not read yet — never a gap
Developer toolsCategory page →Tools that write, review, build and deploy software — sold to the people and agents who make it.9 sectors · 9 read
  • AI app builders

    9 of 9 companies read · last Sep 28, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (30 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • AI code review

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • API and uptime monitoring

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (28 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Authentication services

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (15 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Background jobs and cron

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (18 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Changelogs and product updates

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (21 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Database clients

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (21 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Feature flags

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (24 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Status pages

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (23 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

Business softwareCategory page →Software a small business runs itself: scheduling, support, marketing copy and the rest of the back office.14 sectors · 14 read
  • AI customer support

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 28, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (29 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

    Market size, 2024: USD 43,100m per Gartner (and 1 more, never averaged)

  • AI writing tools

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 28, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

    Market size, 2022: USD 392m per Grand View Research

  • CRM for small teams

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (25 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Client portals

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (28 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • E-signature

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Feedback boards and roadmaps

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (35 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Form builders

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (20 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Inventory for small shops

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (35 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Invoicing for freelancers

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (33 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Property management for small landlords

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (33 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Proposals and contracts

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Scheduling and booking

    8 of 8 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (31 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

    Market size, 2025: USD 663m per Grand View Research (and 1 more, never averaged)

  • Surveys

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (22 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Time tracking

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (29 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

Consumer appsCategory page →Apps a person pays for themselves: notes, money, food, travel and home.9 sectors · 9 read
  • Family organizers

    6 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (26 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Habit trackers

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (31 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Meal planning

    5 of 5 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (26 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Note-taking

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (24 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Personal finance and budgeting

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (32 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Pet care

    5 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (23 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Recipe managers

    6 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (26 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Travel itinerary planners

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (34 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Wedding planning

    6 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (31 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

Creator and commerce toolsCategory page →Software for people who publish, sell or teach online on their own account.13 sectors · 13 read
  • AI image generation

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (34 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • AI voice

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (24 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Community platforms

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (28 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Link in bio

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (30 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Memberships and paywalls

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (25 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Newsletter platforms

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (21 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Online course platforms

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    0 of 1 theme raised about two or more read companies share no word with anything a company declares.

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Podcast tools

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (19 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Price trackers

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (26 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Print on demand

    6 of 6 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Social media scheduling

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Video clipping

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (29 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Waitlists and launch pages

    7 of 7 companies read · last Sep 30, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (25 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

Health and personalCategory page →Apps for training, sleep, calm and the mind, bought by the person using them.5 sectors · 5 read
  • Meditation and mindfulness

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (29 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Mood and journaling

    6 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (31 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Online fitness coaching

    6 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (28 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Sleep tracking

    5 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (25 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

  • Workout loggers

    6 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (28 raised about one company each).

    0 closed · 0 opened since the month before (this month so far)

Education and learningCategory page →Software for studying, practising and getting hired.5 sectors · 5 read
  • AI tutors and homework help

    5 of 6 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (24 raised about one company each).

  • Coding interview prep

    5 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (26 raised about one company each).

  • Flashcards and spaced repetition

    6 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (27 raised about one company each).

  • Language learning

    7 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (38 raised about one company each).

  • Resume builders and job search

    6 of 7 companies read · last Oct 1, 2026

    No complaint theme was raised about two or more read companies (34 raised about one company each).

Market sizes, by regionHow big each market is, as its publishers state it — a statistical body where one publishes, a research house where none does. Read once a year, never averaged.34markets29with a figure17with an outlookOpen →

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