Hacker News·4 min read·medium
From 13.5M installs to 499 active devices
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A software developer reflects on the decline of app discoverability and success on the Google Play Store over the last twelve years. Despite easier development tools, the author notes that administrative hurdles and market saturation have made it nearly impossible for independent developers to gain traction.
Same developer, same store, twelve years apart. A million installs in 27 days in 2014, 493 views and no installs in 2026. Thirteen years of Play Console exports are at the bottom of this page.
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