The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford
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#18Rank now 3
#15Peak rank
2Days on list
66Score · 7d
Nov 8, 2026First seen
Rank · 7 days
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- edward
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- Nov 8, 2026
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- ftrain.com
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Trending history
The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 8, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 33 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #15 of 30, reached on Nov 9, 04:24 UTC. It is #18 right now, slipping from #16 to #18 over the last 6 checks.
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But unlike the year of the Linux desktop (any year now!), the promise of the Web as the app platform of the future seems to recede ever further into the distance.
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Is The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford trending on Hacker News right now?
Yes. As of Nov 9, 05:24 UTC it is #18, slipping from #16 to #18 over the last 6 checks.
What is the highest rank The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford reached?
#15 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 9, 04:24 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has The Web Is More Than Enough, by Paul Ford been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 8, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (33 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
6 points and 1 comment; submitted by edward on Nov 8, 2026.