What Duolingo's code reveals about keeping learners engaged

A developer dug through Duolingo's Android app to see how it keeps people learning. Here are five ideas worth borrowing for your own custom learning platform.

The five ideas

  • Send reminders around the time each learner usually logs in

  • Rotate reminder messages and keep the ones that work

  • Step in with a hint when someone keeps getting it wrong

  • Flag churn risk early and reach out

  • Use streaks, with a freeze for missed days

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Credit: original breakdown by @ayoships on Instagram.

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