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There is a drop in monthly active Lemmy users (from 65k to 57k) (lemmy.fediverse.observer)
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It is probably due to a number of people stopping using their alts after some instance hopping.

Also a few people who came to see how it was, and weren't attracted enough to become regular visitors.

Curious to see at which number we'll stabilize.

Next peak will probably happen after either major features release (e.g. exhaustive mod tools allowing reluctant communities to move from Reddit) or the next Reddit fuck up (e.g. removing old.reddit)

Stats on each server: https://lemmy.fediverse.observer/list

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I believe the lack of apps (that offer 100% of what Lemmy on browser has) is also playing its part. Many people will return or be more tempted to come here when apps will come out. Some are ready with a million more well on the way.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No. Nobody likes apps. People prefer their browser. This app thing corporate bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

based take. and to this i would add: if it's not on the open web, it's not to be used.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

"Nobody likes app" Hm.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly, I didn't really start using Lemmy until Sync for Lemmy was out. I know it's a closed source app which gets a lot of hate around here but it is already very full featured and a great browsing experience. The developer listens to user feedback and is invested in making the app the best he can.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

On Firefox Mobile when on your Lemmy instance hit the three dots > install