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webaim.org · first seen 2012 · unchecked

48.7durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 11 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions
20
People
20
Peak
558
Status
unchecked

Submission history

2012—2026

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2012195 points · 46 comments2013100 points · 32 comments20171 points · 1 comments2018558 points · 168 comments201962 points · 23 comments20211 points · 0 comments202287 points · 20 comments20231 points · 0 comments20244 points · 0 comments20253 points · 0 comments202620 points · 2 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction3.9/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence19.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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