5 Community
Community is at the center of all that we do. Here we take a look at how people use Stack Overflow and how connected they feel to the community.
5.1Stack Overflow site use
Visiting sites across Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange
Most everyone has visited Stack Overflow, but many fewer visited the Stack Overflow blog and podcast (15% overall). You are in for a content treat, make sure tovisit our blog site to see new articles and interviews posted every week!
Frequency of visiting Stack Overflow
93% of respondents visit Stack Overflow at least multiple times per month if not multiple times per day.
Have an account on Stack Overflow
We love to see it: 76% of respondents say they have an account on Stack Overflow!
5.2Participation and Feedback
Frequency of participation on Stack Overflow
Those learning to code are almost twice as likely to have not participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow than professional developers. We know the first step can sometimes be the hardest: that's why we recently launched a better experience for newbies. Get those questions ready and check out Staging Ground.
How you choose to use Stack Overflow
Everyone agrees that finding answers quickly is the primary reason to use Stack Overflow. Understandably, those learning to code are more likely to use Stack Overflow to learn coding skills than professional developers or other coders.
Feel like a part of the Stack Overflow community
34% of respondents feel like they are a member of the Stack Overflow community. Respondents between ages 45 - 64 are the most likely to feel included (> 40%).
Top suggested improvements per frequency of participation
We asked and you answered: many suggested improvements indicate a desire for fresh perspectives on Stack Overflow.
By grouping open-ended responses into topics based on phrase patterns, we can see themes amongst different users.
