Within one year, Duolingo shifted from a friendly language guide to an intrusive, profit-focused platform bombarding users with nagging notifications. Why has it taken this abrupt turn?
i feel duolingo’s shift isn’t just declining quality but a bloated push for profit. more ads and incessant reminders make it feel like a cash grab rather than a learning tool, which kinda ruins the vibe.
As a longtime user, I’ve also observed Duolingo’s increasing focus on monetization, which detracts from its original purpose of straightforward language learning. The constant push towards premium features and subscription prompts seems more revenue-driven than user-centric. Although the gamified aspects remain engaging, they are now oversupplied with reminders that interrupt a smooth learning flow. This shift can be off-putting, as it feels like the platform has moved away from its educational roots in favor of aggressive profit strategies.
Hey all, I’ve been feeling this shift too and it definitely makes me wonder what’s really driving these changes. Duolingo used to have that charm where it felt more like a helpful buddy on your language journey, but lately, it’s kind of pushing a ton of ads and reminders. I’m curious—has anyone else noticed a drop in the fun factor? Maybe they’re trying to boost revenue due to the huge app usage boom? I mean, is it really killing the language learning vibe, or could there be some benefits we’re not seeing right away? Would love to hear your thoughts on whether these updates are actually enhancing the experience in some unexpected ways or just adding more noise. What do you guys think? 