Yhn SportGolf first seen 6 d ago, last 27 min ago, peak #1
Median product lifespan has fallen from four years to 1.5
Original: Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y
A widely shared claim states that the median lifespan of software products has dropped from roughly four years to about one and a half years. The discussion centres on why products are abandoned or replaced faster than before, with commenters weighing factors like shorter attention cycles, easier prototyping, changing market conditions and the rising cost of long-term maintenance.
Why now: Developers and founders are debating whether shrinking product lifespans reflect a real shift in how software is built and sustained.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 240 snapshots from 6 d ago to 27 min ago.
Evidence
- Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y · stanislavb · 89
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3321221