Early-Stage Vibe Coding Should Focus Solely on Retention
WesEklund · x · 2026-07-16
The author argues that the vanity metrics often shown to vibe coders are merely proxy variables:
- GitHub stars indicate interest, not value
- Waitlist signups show curiosity, not a willingness to pay
- Twitter followers reflect attention, not trust
- Lines of code generated show activity, not actual progress
The only key metric for the early stage, according to the author, is: whether users come back on their own the next day without you nudging them.
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