A16Z · 1 September 2026 · Additional Read

“Enshittification” Isn’t Real

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Platform deterioration thesis ('enshittification') lacks empirical support; Instagram and Facebook show increasing user engagement, time spent, and satisfaction scores despite feature changes that alienate early adopters—what critics call decay is merely platform evolution serving new, larger user cohorts.

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