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Most of Flathub's AI-generated apps were abandoned within months [XDA, Jul 18, 2026] (www.xda-developers.com)
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Summary

  • 73% of Flathub apps labeled as "AI Slop" were abandoned within months.
  • Many were deleted or received no updates after release.
  • Analysis suggests the Flathub app AI ban helped spare reviewers and curb quick abandonware.
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[–] 12 points 1 month ago (3 children)

It's unsurprising.

Normal development: Start work on new project, design it really well, start work, get bored after a week. Project 10% towards first release. Oh well.

Vibe coding: Have a buggy mess ready in a few hours, spend the next few days improving it somewhat, get bored after a week, app was already released by the time you quit.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 month ago (2 children)

    It's also being invested in and proud of the hard work one does. I don't think these words mean anything to a vibe coder.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Well yes... If you get that far.

    I literally can't stay on a project long enough unless it's work where money motivates me. I'll think of a new cool project and start on that instead of the previous one.

    I do also have ADHD to be fair.

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