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Google+ Loses 60% of Active Users

Posted by samzenpus on from the grass-isn't-always-greener dept.

First time accepted submitter tech4 writes "Despite users' curiosity around Google+, it seems like most Google+ users just wanted to see the platform before returning to Facebook. 'Google has lost over 60 per cent of its active users on its social network Google+, according to a report by Chitika Insights, raising questions about how well it is doing against its rival, Facebook. Despite the clear interest in an alternative to Facebook, it does not appear that the people joining are staying around and actively using the web site. Google's problem is not getting users in the first place, it seems, but rather keeping them after they have arrived. For now it appears that a lot of users are merely curious about Google+, but return to the tried and tested format of Facebook when the lustre fades. The problem is that Facebook is not going to rest on its laurels while Google attempts to get the advantage. Already it has added features inspired by Google+, particularly in terms of improving the transparency of its privacy options.'"

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  1. We want something new but the same. by jellomizer · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Well whenever there is something new people try it out and realize it isn't like what they are use to and go back to the old way. Confident that they are not a close minded individual.

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    If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.
    1. Re:We want something new but the same. by kiwimate · · Score: 1, Interesting

      Facebook is so idiotic I'm looking forward to not going there if I can help it

      So basically you (and the other poster who replied to you) like to snob out and look down your nose at Facebook, but even though you are so condescending towards it you still deign to use it because it offers something that is a compelling function. Nice one.

      (And that's exactly why FB remains so popular, despite the elitist bashing - it fills a need and does it really, really well.)

    2. Re:We want something new but the same. by TheLink · · Score: 3, Interesting

      That's why I use facebook and not Google+.

      If I ever get blocked from facebook for whatever stupid reason, nothing happens to the Google stuff.

      Seems Google's philosophy is one account for everything. I tried before to keep my youtube and google accounts separate, but Google forced me to merge them. I didn't like that. Many buildings aren't just "one big room" for good reasons, similarly there are good reasons to have more than one account for different things.

      If Google want more data about me they can go ask Facebook for it ;).

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  2. I admit to trying it out... by AngryDeuce · · Score: 3, Interesting

    But in the end, I quit just like I did with Facebook a year ago. Social Networking is fucking boring when the people being the most social are retards.

  3. Re:Critical mass by fastest+fascist · · Score: 5, Interesting

    There's simple inertia, for sure, but G+ also lacks basic features. Events stand out as the single biggest missing feature for me. I'd say being able to advertise and invite people to parties and events is the single biggest reason I use Facebook, and I can't see myself explaining why someone should use G+ as long as that is missing. Being able to post a link to Google Calendar just doesn't cut it.

  4. Re:And facebook has how many by arth1 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    news flash: Facebook's published numbers are always active users.

    With "active users" including those who have tried to deactivate their account but failed, because just accessing a site that sends your cookie to Facebook will stop the two week deactivation counter before they actually deactivate it.

    It's harder to opt out of Facebook than it is to opt out of the Catholic Church. At least the RCC strikes you from their records when you die.

  5. Re:Critical mass by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Yep, me too. Tried to join, was refused because I'm a Google Apps account.