Is it just me or did Lemmy suddenly became more active now that Sync for Lemmy is released?

I signed up for lemmy when Reddit started pulling it's shit. But I didn't really do anything here until today when sync informed me that the lemmy app was available.

I bet I'm not the only one.

Sync drastically reduces the barrier to using Lemmy for sure.

I appreciate the vanilla Lemmy experience but Sync has my muscle memory / usage habits after all. And it fixes some of my UX complaints that seem mildly annoying but enough to disengage me from the browsing session.

ljdawson's decision to develop a Lemmy app played a significant part in locking down our decision to bring /r/android to !android@lemdro.id.

Sync makes Lemmy feel like a better version of Reddit, or an old school version of Reddit. It's great for Lemmy and old Reddit users.

s in the past hour

Since Saturday lemmy.ml and lemmy.world were not sending content correctly. The problem seems cleared up now.

I think it has a lot to do with the algorithm. I don't know what he did but I'm not seeing duplicate posts anymore and I love it. Most things are from the past 24 hours instead of week old posts. Going from connect to sync made a massive difference for me.

At least the experience scrolling through lemmy now is 100x better.

The power of a decent UX

Because it has a clean interface and many people were waiting for the app to be released before they jumped on, at least that's the case for me, I used jerboa a bit but is a bit too clunky after being used to sync for so many years

As someone who signed up back when third party apps died for Reddit, this is my first post. I tried a few of the apps for Lemmy, but I couldn't get into it. I tried Sync a couple of hours ago, and it just works. I can see that being the case for others.

I literally was waiting for sync to be released to use Lemmy.

I could easily imagine people from reddit testing out sync. I am frankly shocked by how mature it already feels.

It's already a full fledged Lemmy app.

I call it plausible. The Sync UI is considerably more efficient than the Lemmy web UI. And many of us refugees were 3rd party app users and some of us were Sync users. I have been commenting more since this morning. Surely I am not alone in that?

It seems like it. I see a lot of people posting that they were using X app but sync is better.

I agree sync is an amazing app, both formerly for Reddit, and now for Lemmy, but huge kudos to the developers of existing Lemmy apps for working hard to make the mobile experience as good as possible for us Reddit refugees. I used connect until sync came out, and noticed it was frequently updated. I'd highly recommend everyone support their favourite app developer(s) in whatever way possible. Thanks Kuro!!

Sync is great. Good ui = more users :)

I think it's just because it's so easy to browse again, I'm just seeing a lot more stuff

For whatever is worth, this is my first post ever on the fediverse...

Probably will increase even more as more and more users want to try Lemmy.

Probably they try to sign up for Lemmy.world and experience technical issues due to ddos, unfortunately.

Yes because the shit that shows up inside of sync is the same way that it did on Reddit. For a lot of users, I bet Reddit was sync. The shit that shows up inside the users probably don't care where it comes from.

I'm finding the sync experience far nicer than Jerboa so far, not surprised. Jerboa fails to load comments half the time and I get errors constantly that stop content refreshes.

Not just you because sync is arguably the most usable and pretty Lemmy client and it actually got me to finally make an account because it gives me the closest experience to reddit yet

Lemmy felt buggy AF for me. Web client or Jerboa. Sync for Lemmy is so smooth already, it feels like business as usual to me.

I see myself commenting more cheerfully. Shows that the user interface can make loads of difference

Was thinking the same. Most posts have none to a couple comments. I'm seeing posts with hundreds of comments and up votes.

I feel I can actually learn and use lemmy now.

I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Sync.

Can confirm, I'm only here because Sync released. I tried using Lemmy sooner but I only browse from mobile and use a foldable, I couldn't live without fold/2 pane portrait support (I had also stopped using Reddit for the same reasons).

Lots of users swear by the app. They would use it if they could. They can now, for Lemmy.

I mean...I just created an account today because of this release haha

I was waiting for Sync, and just signed up for my Lemmy account today because of it and I can imagine that there are a decent amount of people doing the same. I have no idea as for the actual metrics, just based on seeing relevant posts.

As for the criticisms of the ad portion of the app, I'm happy to ensure a sustainable way the app/site can continue as long as it's clearly communicated and transparent. And I would imagine the dev would have an option for a one time payment to avoid ads, as per the original Sync.

Happy to be here :)

I know I started being active here because of Sync, so I'd assume plenty others did too. Honestly I wish there was a Sync-like frontend for most apps, it's just the perfect experience in my book.

The fact I can use it on my phone more easily means I certainly will use it more

I've been noticing this too! Granted I've only been here since the Great Exodus (Redditfugee) but it seems like things have been popping off on all the Instances I'm subscribed to today. I can't help but feel as though we're experiencing a Golden Age in the history of Lemmy

A lot more active.

I joined Lemmy during the big migration, but none of the apps I tried felt quite right. And even though I never used Sync for Reddit (I was a relay user), Sync for Lemmy instantly felt polished.

i love it ! it increases the functionality of lemmy that's why users are more engaging

I'm here because of sync. I'll be using boost for lemmy also.

Sync in my opinion provides the most seamless, Reddit-like experience, so naturally, more people will gravitate towards that

Glad people are loving Sync. A bit surprised that people are saying that there is finally a good mobile UX for Lemmy though.

I was an Apollo user on Reddit and have been using Voyager for Lemmy. The experience on my phone ( other than content ) has been near indistinguishable. If I had both apps, I would barely be aware of which one I was in.

Anyway, awesome that people are loving Sync.

I was trying to use connect but sync is just l... Better. It feels the way it should and makes interacting with Lemmy feel familiar. Long love the fediverse.

That's been my experience. I've been using Jerboa, Connect, Liftoff, and Thunder before this, and activity has been slowly increasing over the past few weeks. Sync releases, and activity increased significantly within hours. Also, I have not touched another client since Sync dropped. I appreciate the effort of all of the other developers making Lemmy apps, but Sync is home. Nothing comes close.

I am here because of sync, but I am also confused. I made a .ml account and not a .world account. Does it matter? Could someone tell me the difference? Thanks.

I'm here for it even though I'm Connect for Lemmy gang.

I'm using it more because of Sync.

RiF is now completely dead, could browse before without logging in, now can't even browse, could be a big factor.

Aaaaaaand this is how I found out it was released. Thank you.

Made an account just because Sync makes the experience so much more fluent now.

They finally killed all the third party apps today too. Got to score a cool new username at Lemmy. Bye reddit

🙃 sorry! I'm out of the loop! Who's the developer behind this app? Was it someone that used to make a reddit version of this? Where is the hype coming? Other than that is wonderful to see new tools integrating with lemmy ❤❤❤

Lemmy will be like Reddit in that there's no way I would use the site without a third party app like Sync.

I'm here just because of sync.

Greetings! I finally decided to get an account after Voyager came in. I'm glad that there is a noticeable presence after the app went live. It seems like a nice place, so far!

I just made another account because my Lemmy.world one wasn't working, so add it for the numbers (?).

Just signed up for lemmy now that sync is live!

Amazing what a decent UX will do.

Sync does the interface right :)

Did hold out until sync was released.

I don't know, but it's certainly a lot more enjoyable and smoother experience.

It's a lot easier to browse posts and comment. On other apps I would just crash...

This is my first comment after leaving Reddit. Liking the way things look so far!

That's exactly the reason why no reddit alternative will ever have any success without having a great mobile app.

I've been trying to follow, but clearly I missed it - anyone know if there's an iOS client in the works, or will this be Android only?

I don't know what happened but I also see less politics and more interesting topics, which is making me want to vote more let alone to comment more.

I've definitely used Lemmy more than previously today.

It's more active every day.

Personally, RIF was still kind of working for me until today. I opened up lemmy and the first post I saw was the release of the Sync app lol

This morning when I got the notification it was downloading, lemmy.world was straight up down. Whether it's true or not, I'm saying it was Sync's release and the flood of new users.

The app is great, just like it was on Reddit. But I signed up yesterday for Lemmy and let's just say it's going to be a while before I can ditch Reddit. There's hardly anything on Lemmy in the way of my interests, and the communities seem confusing and fragmented. I'll check in every few months, but as long as Sync still works for Reddit I won't be moving over any time soon.

Oh heck yeah. This looks great!

It's like I've gone from using a promising alpha for a Reddit replacement to a near-finished product. I love it.

I know I'll be using Lemmy more now. The mobile web interface wasn't terrible and was leagues better than reddits. But the app brings a much better UX I feel.

Yeah but it's mostly people talking about Sync...

Me a 13 year redditor and just browse with a regular web browser like an old man. You can keep the apps.

Starting using sync today, loving it so far

Well I'm here, I couldn't even log in using the other apps. Lemmy is confusing for me at the moment. Sync however made it able for me to log in, view topics that interest me.

Must be coincidental. Sync can't create posts yet however a lot of popular reddit client ports have been released since.

Additionally a lot of subreddits claimed official instances / communities. Glad to see things looking more lively though, I've been getting so frustrated with the official reddit app.

I just created my account on Lemmy now Sync is here (yay, notifications).

Also! The sign up page was rather slow, so I suppose many people are signing up right now.

Also!! Reddit was/is having service outages again.

I'm be honest though, most of the chatter I've seen has been people dunking on sync because of it's subscription model and very high lifetime price

Ive been here since July 1st.....Seeing 250 comments on a post and almost 1300 up whatever theyre called lol, this shits finally taking off...LETS GOOO..I loved liftoff but im sorry to say sync is just, well amazing and seamless.

Either way I'm loooooving sync. Way slicker than the other two I tried

I've spent countless hours on reddit on the reddit sync

I used lemmy fairly little because on mobile, the experience wasn't great.

Glad it's back. I'll probably be more active because of it ngl.

I'm definitely going to be using it more often. The official Reddit app is so bad that Sync being for something else is enough to make me move.

I couldn't even figure out how to use lemmy in a browser

I couldn't stand the mobile web UI, but now it just feels like a younger, newer version of Reddit

I've had Lemmy for months now but never felt like actually posting much because the clients were just not very good. I'll be posting more now that I have Sync, although the prices for premium versions are frankly obscene.

I am really loving sync, and I just got it 2 hours ago. I'm fully ditching reddit

It's not necessarily more active but its more convenient to browse now.

I signed up for Lemmy but I didn't really enjoy a lot of the apps out. Now that Sync is here I am 100% here now.

I love Lemmys existence, I am devoted to Sync. The release guarantees I will be active daily moving forward.

I thought posting from it wasn't working yet, so I can't see that it would be increasing activity.

I was using Joey for Reddit and started browsing Lemmi since all of this Reddit API debacle began. Started with Jerboa but things were wonky and I never bothered to sign in. I think I'm going to enjoy Sync...so, hello world!

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No I'm here now so it's more active. I just came today so you guys are in for a treat

Sync is honestly the only thing that made me aware of Lemmy. I signed up a few days ago, and heard about it weeks ago, but today I can start using it more actively.

Sync brought me here as well. I guess I just needed a familiar on ramp

Also there's Infinity for Reddit.

I used Sync for reddit, and I've been using Connect for Lemmy. Is Sync for Lemmy better than Connect?

The dev also sent out a push notification to anyone that has the old Sync still installed

Yep, I'm here because of Sync. I made an account beforehand but now I'm actually using Lemmy.

That's why I'm now here. I was waiting for Sync to be released. I bought the Ultra version to support the dev.

Er yes... That's why I'm here

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Well, it makes it a lot more user friendly again! Was waiting for it.

I use liftoff now. Is sync an improvement? I find switching between instances to be a bit clunky and having accounts with different instances leads to lots of repeating posts.

Pretty sure this will bring a ton on new activity. I, for one, feel right at home now.

First good client, but I think it was pretty good before too.

Just wait and watch reddit... Now that 3rd party devs are unleashing stuff... This should take off. Hopefully joey app's lemmy rendition shows up as well! 🤞🏻

I mean, having a good client for an app is the first step to get users lol

I definitely used Lemmy a lot more today than I normally do. Sync for Lemmy is just so much more polished than everything else I have tried using to access Lemmy previously.

I haven't been home browsing on my phone since it's been released. I'll hopefully be more active moving forward

Anecdotally, it became much more active when Reddit switched the API a month ago. The existence of https://old.lemmy.world/ later also helped probably.

I created an account as soon as I got a notification from the Play Store about it being available to install.

Yep. For me it's got me using Lemmy more... I hope that more communities from reddit start to move over.

Joined because of Sync and I like it, it's easy to use, smooth and neat because it's customizable to my liking. Amazing job

I don't know if Lemmy is more active now, but I do see some new accounts so there's that.

I was on Lemmy 2 months ago and haven't been back since. Using Firefox on my phone was just too slow for someone who was spoiled by Baconreader on Reddit.

With Sync, I think I'll come around more often.

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I was waiting for it lol

RIF is fun was still working for me up until now (logged out though). This stopped so...mesa back?

Sync brought me here since it was my preferred way of using Reddit. Haven't really touched Reddit at all since the app shut down.

I have a sync-ing feeling you're right.

Relay for Reddit, my last holdout for 3rd party reddit apps, has finally fallen. Here's to hoping the Relay dev can come up with a lemmy version. Jerboa keeps breaking with spell check.

I waited for sync and was siked to join once it opened up.

I'm keen on using Lemmy now that it's clear to me that it's a solid alternative to Reddit.

Sync has made my experience better and I myself have been more active. Wouldn't be surprised if having a better interface causes more interaction. I think it's great! Feels like I'm back on Reddit again!

I guess anything that will make Lemmy a viable alternative to Reddit is welcome.

Got an alert on my recently installed Sync for Lemmy app that lemmy.world was down earlier, so maybe that's why.

Since i was able to import my settings backup from sync for reddit, I'll be here more often

It's the superior interface. People now love interacting with the app and lemmy

I definitely waited to set up my account for sync to come out. Im just most comfortable with sync, and familiarising myself with some other UI just to switch again when sync comes out seemed silly.

I'm stoked

I for sure have just created a Lemmy account now that Sync is here!

I think lemmy.world had some downtime and they came back up. lemmy.world is one of the biggest traffic drivers.

Prolly true! I am here via Sync and wouldn't be otherwise

I'm certainly using Lemmy more!

I didn't particularly like any of the apps for Lemmy, while they all offered some of the features I wanted, none offered all in a single package.

That, coupled with the clunkyness and bugs that come along with the territory of new developers building something for the first time (which is not a knock against them), I just didn't really enjoy trying to use Lemmy.

I'm mainly waiting for Boost, but I like to try the new Lemmy apps hoping to find a great one, and Sync is certainly the best so far, with a robust feature and settings set that does everything I need it to.

So that's why I'm spending a little more time here now, I guess! Lemmy is only as good as the app that acts as it's interface after all, and as the apps improve and become less of a chore to use, so will user retention.

Definitely feels like it but in any case, I really haven't been disappointed by the level of activity and the content recently.

I just tried to use reddit via third party app, then got reminded that it's over. Decided to check out whatever still works and found Sync for Lemmy, wondering if it's similar. Turns out, it's even better lol

I'll be honest, I still check reddit on my pc (much less than I used to), but mobile was dead to me. Having a decent app for the fediverse makes it much easier to navigate, especially when the app is familiar.