Use the new mind map tool in Aha! Whiteboards

Break down concepts and plans into manageable parts with the mind map tool.

November 13, 2025

Use the new mind map tool in Aha! Whiteboards

by Claire George

Products and organizations often evolve in twists and turns. You jot down notes, outline pathways, and rearrange details as new insights emerge. You need a fast way to break down your ideas and show how topics relate. With today's update, you can easily create mind maps that evolve with your thinking.

Use the new mind map tool in Aha! Whiteboards to organize complex information — clearly showing how concepts connect.

Get your thoughts in order — fast

Whiteboards are perfect for exploring new solutions and collaborating with your team. Brainstorm approaches, define user flows, and sketch mockups — all in one place. You could already manually create diagrams using shapes and connectors. Now, you can quickly spin up mind maps with a purpose-built tool on a whiteboard to structure your thinking.

Start with a central topic and add branches for key themes or categories. Then, easily bring in related details as new thoughts come to mind. Auto-arrange keeps everything neat and readable as your map grows.

Here is what you can do:

  • Create a hierarchical map to organize information logically.

  • Capture ideas rapidly using shortcuts to keep the team's creativity flowing.

  • Keep the layout tidy with auto-arrange capabilities that keep relationships clear.

  • Customize appearance with theme colors, connector styles, and orientation options.

Mind maps make it easier to explore concepts, solve problems, and plan projects. And since your team can collaborate on the same map, you can reach important decisions faster.

The new mind map tool is now available for all Aha! customers. It is part of Aha! Whiteboards Essentials, which is included in all Aha! products at no additional cost.

Watch how it works:

How to get started

  1. Open the Shapes menu from the whiteboard toolbar.

  2. Select Mind map (horizontal or vertical) from the Advanced shapes section.

  3. Click the whiteboard to place a central node with two branches.

  4. Build out the mind map using the following actions:

    1. Click a node and begin typing to label it.

    2. Click the blue + icon on the side of a node to add a sibling node.

    3. Click the blue + icon at the end of a node to add a child node.

  5. Drag and drop to rearrange the branches of your mind map.

📚 For more details, read the full support article.

Use the new mind map tool to organize your thoughts. Once your bold concepts take shape, turn them into initiatives, releases, and features in Aha! Roadmaps — so the team can take action.

Start a free trial of Aha! Whiteboards

Aha! Whiteboards is the visual space for product innovation. Define user flows, create mockups, and collaborate on plans. Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Aha! Roadmaps if you are interested in bringing together whiteboarding and detailed planning. Or join a live demo to see why more than 1 million product builders trust our software to build lovable products and be happy doing it.

Claire George

Claire George

Claire is passionate about helping product development teams learn how to bring their strategy to life. She is the vice president of marketing at Aha! — the world's #1 product development software. Claire has 25 years of marketing and software experience. Previously, she led product marketing at an agile-based work management platform.

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