Why is maintaining a streak is so important?

It’s a structured approach to momentum. It may not have a direct impact but I believe it nudges you to come to the platform. When you do that, you are primed to take some sort of action. That will increase engagement and hence it will be mutually benefit to the platform and us.

I think it can help people know how often do you use and increase the engagement! If they want to approach you to get some supports.

A streak serves as a visual representation of consistency. When you see a growing streak, it's a reminder that you've been dedicated and consistent in your efforts over a period of time.

It's not. It's more from ProductHunt to push you to come every day, because if nobody is here, then producthunt doesn't have a point. Of course you get a bit of exposure on the streak list if you go over a certain number

I think it makes credibility

Well, I must say, Product Hunt really outdid themselves with that genius feature! 🚀😄

TO make things interesting I guess.

Consistency on PH keeps your product in the spotlight, attracting more users and potential partnerships, leading to business growth.

It's not, said the guy with 124 day streak :)

To make you log in everyday.

It builds momentum

So that it makes sense in talking with amazing people like you :)

It's all for clout haha! Once you're active when you log on (leaving comments, following people, etc.), it really doesn't matter if you come on 5 times per week or 3 times per month. Streaks are just PH's smart way of keeping you active on the platform as it helps improve their metrics, and I admire that. I would recommend anyone to build this retention feature into their product if it fits your business model. Now, if you're launching a product soon, its best to be super active so you can be seen by more people (aka logging on every day).

Just to keep fit.

Because discipline my friend. :)

I think people generally feel good about keeping something up. It's some form of achievement. The problem with streaks is though. Once you break them, you're mostly done. I had this issue with DuoLingo. Wanted to learn Italian and had a 100 day streak. Missed it because if finished my lesson 1 minute after midnight. I was so frustrated that i stopped completely.