I fixed the bug that stopped the app from working. 258 people follow me here. Zero have signed up. This post is me asking why.

Yesterday, I fixed a bug that had been breaking ForkCount for days. The app was working in a browser but failed when installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA). The solution was to stop using redirects after login, utilize React state instead, and set detectSessionInUrl: false on the Supabase client so the installed app never attempts to parse a non-existent URL in standalone mode. The technical issue is resolved, and the app now functions properly.

Despite having 258 followers on dev.to, I've received zero signups for the app. I am curious about the reasons behind this outcome and am asking directly: if you follow me, why haven't you tried the app? Potential explanations include being a developer for whom a calorie tracker isn't suitable, waiting for others to use the product first, or initially following due to interest in technical posts without intending to use the app.

It's completely understandable; the app is free and takes only 30 seconds to sign up. You can do so using a username and password, inputting your height, weight, age, and activity level. The app calculates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and provides a calorie target that prevents you from going below your BMR.

Once you log a meal, you can determine if the app works for you. If it doesn't, provide feedback on what you did and your device.

I fixed a PWA sign-in bug yesterday, which took me three days to diagnose due to the installed app being broken. A single message from a user could have saved two days of troubleshooting. I encourage you to sign up if you follow me and haven't tried the app; it takes 30 seconds. If it's not for you, close the tab and move on. If you encounter any issues while using it, please share the details and your device information.

This provides a bug report that I can address. If you're a developer following me for the technical posts, that's perfectly fine. You don't have to sign up. However, if you've ever built something and seen the follower count rise while the signup count remained at zero, you understand why I'm asking.