# Did Mainstream Users Choose Convenience Over Decentralization?: 38 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence

The early web faded because mass audiences willingly traded technical friction and unmoderated chaos for turnkey utility.

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### In 2011, about two-thirds of social-media users cited staying in touch with current friends and family as a m…

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In 2011, about two-thirds of social-media users cited staying in touch with current friends and family as a major reason for usage, while only 9% cited making new friends.

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### Global internet use expanded from roughly 1 billion people in 2005 to 5.4 billion in 2023.

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Global internet use expanded from roughly 1 billion people in 2005 to 5.4 billion in 2023.

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### The Internet Archive mounted an emergency preservation project prior to GeoCities' October 2009 shutdown and…

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The Internet Archive mounted an emergency preservation project prior to GeoCities' October 2009 shutdown and later released the rescued archives via a large torrent.

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### In a 1997 web-user survey of 10,109 self-selected respondents, 46% reported having created at least one websi…

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In a 1997 web-user survey of 10,109 self-selected respondents, 46% reported having created at least one website.

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### By 2021, 15% of U.S.

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By 2021, 15% of U.S. adults relied solely on smartphones for internet access.

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### Facebook reached 100 million monthly active users in August 2008 and 1 billion monthly active users by Octobe…

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Facebook reached 100 million monthly active users in August 2008 and 1 billion monthly active users by October 2012.

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### Automattic launched WordPress.com in 2005 to provide hosted blogging services without requiring manual server…

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Automattic launched WordPress.com in 2005 to provide hosted blogging services without requiring manual server or database configuration.

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### Google acquired Blogger in February 2003.

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Google acquired Blogger in February 2003.

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### Facebook became the leading social network among American adults by August 2009.

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Facebook became the leading social network among American adults by August 2009.

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### Technorati founder Dave Sifry estimated in 2005 that approximately 45% of the blogosphere consisted of abando…

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Technorati founder Dave Sifry estimated in 2005 that approximately 45% of the blogosphere consisted of abandoned blogs.

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### AOL Subscription Changes

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AOL Subscription Changes

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### Rise of Mobile App Usage Time

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Rise of Mobile App Usage Time

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### U.S. Smartphone Ownership Growth

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U.S. Smartphone Ownership Growth

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### Technorati 2008 Blog Statistics

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Technorati 2008 Blog Statistics

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### Facebook Public Launch and News Feed

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Facebook Public Launch and News Feed

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### Apple App Store Growth and Metrics

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Depth: 1

Apple App Store Growth and Metrics

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### Adoption of Social Networks by U.S. Teenagers

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Depth: 1

Adoption of Social Networks by U.S. Teenagers

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### Decline in Youth Blogging

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Decline in Youth Blogging

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#### Blogging among U.S.

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Blogging among U.S. internet users ages 18–29 dropped from 24% in December 2007 to 15% in 2009, while blogging among users over 30 grew from 7% in 2006 to 11% in 2009.

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#### In Technorati’s 2008 international survey, 79% of blog respondents self-identified as personal bloggers.

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In Technorati’s 2008 international survey, 79% of blog respondents self-identified as personal bloggers.

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#### Facebook opened registration to the general public on September 26, 2006, dropping its college email requirem…

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Facebook opened registration to the general public on September 26, 2006, dropping its college email requirement.

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#### Facebook's monthly active users grew from 1.228 billion on December 31, 2013, to 1.860 billion on December 31…

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Facebook's monthly active users grew from 1.228 billion on December 31, 2013, to 1.860 billion on December 31, 2016.

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#### By late 2006, 55% of online U.S.

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By late 2006, 55% of online U.S. teenagers maintained profiles on social networking services such as MySpace or Facebook.

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#### AOL reached roughly 27 million subscribers at its peak in 2002.

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AOL reached roughly 27 million subscribers at its peak in 2002.

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#### Apple launched the App Store on July 10, 2008, with 500 applications.

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Apple launched the App Store on July 10, 2008, with 500 applications.

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#### In May 2011, 35% of U.S.

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In May 2011, 35% of U.S. adults owned smartphones, and approximately 60% of those owners accessed social-networking sites via their phones.

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#### Between 2006 and 2009, the percentage of online U.S.

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Between 2006 and 2009, the percentage of online U.S. teenagers maintaining blogs decreased from 28% to 14%.

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#### Technorati reported in 2008 that it had indexed 133 million blogs created since 2002.

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Technorati reported in 2008 that it had indexed 133 million blogs created since 2002.

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#### Mobile-app time surpassed desktop-computer time in the U.S.

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Mobile-app time surpassed desktop-computer time in the U.S. in early 2014, reaching 52% of all U.S. digital engagement by June 2014.

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##### In 2014, 42% of smartphone app time occurred within each user's single most-used app, and 65% of smartphone u…

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In 2014, 42% of smartphone app time occurred within each user's single most-used app, and 65% of smartphone users downloaded zero new apps in an average month.

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##### Apple's App Store achieved over 10 million downloads within its first three days following its July 2008 laun…

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Apple's App Store achieved over 10 million downloads within its first three days following its July 2008 launch, offering more than 800 native apps.

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##### By February 2008, 65% of U.S.

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By February 2008, 65% of U.S. teenagers ages 12–17 used online social networks, increasing from 55% in 2006.

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##### By July 2016, smartphone apps alone accounted for over 50% of total U.S.

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By July 2016, smartphone apps alone accounted for over 50% of total U.S. digital-media time spent, excluding tablet apps and mobile browsers.

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##### Facebook launched the News Feed in September 2006.

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Facebook launched the News Feed in September 2006.

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##### The percentage of U.S.

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The percentage of U.S. teen social-network users commenting on friends' blogs declined from 76% in 2006 to 52% in 2009.

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##### AOL announced in 2006 that it would open most of its previously subscription-only services and content for fr…

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AOL announced in 2006 that it would open most of its previously subscription-only services and content for free to broadband users.

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##### By 2023, the Apple App Store had over 1.8 million apps and facilitated $1.1 trillion in developer billings an…

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By 2023, the Apple App Store had over 1.8 million apps and facilitated $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022.

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##### An average of 1.15 billion people accessed Facebook on mobile devices each day in December 2016, representing…

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An average of 1.15 billion people accessed Facebook on mobile devices each day in December 2016, representing a 23% increase from the prior year.

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