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Social proofing

Use the Kameleoon Activation API with the obtainProductInteractions and obtainProductData endpoints for powerful social proofing implementations. Refer to the Get started article for more details.

Below are some of the possible types of social proofing experiences you can generate, based on the tracking and product data accessible with the obtainProductInteractions and ProductData endpoints.


Urgency and scarcity messages

Social proofing typeExample messageKey product fields usedPurposeEndpoint used
Low stock alert“Only 2 left in stock — order soon!”availableQuantity, available, leftoversCreates urgency to purchase before stock runs out.obtainProductData
Single item remaining“Last one available!”leftovers = oneReinforces scarcity for exclusive or trending products.obtainProductData
Limited quantities“Hurry, just a few items left!”leftovers = few or availableQuantityEncourages faster decision-making.obtainProductData

Popularity and demand indicators

Social proofing typeExample messageKey product fields usedPurposeEndpoint used
Product views counter243 people viewed this product today.”viewsShows high demand to build FOMO (fear of missing out).obtainProductInteractions
Purchase counter57 people bought this item this week.”boughtQuantitiesIndicates sales volume to boost credibility.obtainProductInteractions

Price-based and promotional proofs

Social proofing typeExample messageKey product fields usedPurposeEndpoint used
Discount highlight“Save 20% today!”price, oldPriceEmphasizes savings.obtainProductData
Limited-time offer“This price ends in 2 hours!”price, oldPrice, time conditionCreates urgency around deals.obtainProductData

Marketplace and multi-seller proofing

Social proofing typeExample messageKey product fields usedPurposeEndpoint used
Seller credibility“Sold by Merchant123, rated 4.9★.”merchantIDReinforces trust in third-party sellers.obtainProductData

Combined proofs

You can combine multiple parameters to create hybrid messages, for example:

  • “Only 2 left—and 57 bought this week!” → uses availableQuantity + boughtQuantities
  • Trending in Laptops—rated 4.7/5!” → uses categories + rating
  • Few left in stock for the Sony WH-1000XM5!” → uses brand + leftovers