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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 holds that the median lifespan of software products has shrunk from roughly four years to about a year and a half. The observation has prompted debate about whether products die faster because of faster-moving markets, shorter attention cycles, or simply quicker shutdowns by companies.
Why now: It taps into ongoing concern that the software industry is building less durable products than it used to.
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Evidence
- Median product "lifespan" has fallen from ~4y down to ~1.5y · stanislavb · 88
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/3321221