Skool is rolling out some smart updates this week. If you’ve been building your group or thinking about starting one, these changes help make it easier to grow, stay in control, and see where your members are coming from.
Let’s break it down.
New: Built-in Member Risk Scores
If you’ve ever had to deal with spammy signups, fake names, or sketchy profiles, this one’s for you.
Now when someone requests to join your group, Skool shows a risk score next to their name. It flags high-risk accounts based on internal signals (they’re not disclosing exactly how to avoid gaming the system). But you’ll know right away if a member looks real or not.
✅ If your group is free or public, this helps a lot.
And for creators charging for access, it protects the quality of your members.
Skool’s working on more moderation tools too like automatic approvals, declines, or reviews based on risk level.
📈 Coming Soon: Where Your Traffic Is Actually Coming From
Skool is building a dashboard that shows exactly where your new members are coming from. Not guesses. Real data.
You’ll be able to see:
- Who clicked from Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok
- Which channels are actually converting into members
- What percentage came from the Skool Network or affiliate links
- And even which platform each individual member came from
This is a big deal if you’re running content, email lists, or ads to grow your group. You won’t need third-party analytics or messy tracking.
This ties in directly with what we covered in our post on ✅ Skool pricing and features. It’s the same $99/month flat fee, but the tools keep getting better.
Fixing Notification Overload
If you’re in multiple groups, you know the flood of notifications gets overwhelming. Skool’s reducing that noise. You’ll get more relevant alerts and less spam across all your joined communities.
🚀 Discovery and Speed Improvements
Skool is growing fast. Faster than ever. According to the team, the platform grows more in two weeks now than it did in its entire first four years.
To support that, they’re speeding up pages and improving the network:
- New filters to find relevant groups
- Live and trending views
- More discovery through Skool’s internal directory
If you’re still thinking about how to ✅ start your own community, these features make it easier to get found even if you’re brand new.
Real Example: Underwater Squad
One cool example this week: a Skool group called Underwater Squad (run by Ge Leroy). It teaches breath-hold training for freedivers. Not exactly a mainstream niche, but it works.
He’s earning over $3,000/month from his group using tiered memberships. His members mainly find him through Instagram (30%), Facebook (20%), and YouTube (19%). Another 9% come from the Skool Network.
It’s a reminder that weird, small niches can do well when the offer is clear and the system is simple.
If you’ve ever wondered ✅ how much you can make on Skool, this is a perfect mid-size example.
Community Moment: Photography Group Surprise
Another highlight: Glenn, who runs a photography group on Skool, got surprised by his members last week. They made a thank-you video for him just to show appreciation for how consistent he’s been.
He runs a simple weekly coffee chat on Zoom. No big pitch. No pressure. And the members stick around because of how it feels, not just what it teaches.
That’s what makes Skool different. You don’t need a massive funnel. Just show up consistently.
💡 Reminder: You Don’t Need a Huge Group
Small communities win when:
- People feel safe to post
- The leader shows up consistently
- There’s structure, but no spam
- People see results and stick around
Big groups can scale fast, but small groups build trust faster.
Try Skool for $9
If you’re ready to start your own Skool group, you can test the platform for just $9. Unlimited members. Full access. No tech stress.
That’s it for this week. More updates coming soon.
