Community participation
Our analysis
78% read discussions, but only 42% comment/react, 34% answer questions, and 31% ask questions. Open-source contribution sits at 28%, and event attendance at 21%. 14.5% don't participate at all. The community is a consumption economy: most people take far more than they give, and active contribution is a minority behavior.
Question
How do you participate in technical or professional communities? Select all that apply.
- multi select
- Optional
- v2026.1
Data
| Respondents | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| I read answers, posts, or discussions | 12,420 | 78.0% |
| I comment or react | 6,660 | 41.8% |
| I share resources with others | 5,597 | 35.2% |
| I answer questions | 5,358 | 33.7% |
| I ask questions | 4,972 | 31.2% |
| I follow specific creators or experts | 4,734 | 29.7% |
| I contribute to open-source projects | 4,468 | 28.1% |
| I attend events, meetups, or webinars | 3,339 | 21.0% |
| I participate in private groups or chats | 3,225 | 20.3% |
| I do not currently participate in communities | 2,304 | 14.5% |
| I moderate or help manage a community | 1,066 | 6.7% |
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