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Interpret Marketplace install counters and changes over matching observation windows.

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How to compare your VS Code extension's growth with competitors
Compare VS Code extension installs fairly: pick real peers, match dates, use window gains and percentages, handle decreases and gaps, and keep registries apart.
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What does the VS Code Marketplace install count actually mean?
What the VS Code Marketplace install count includes, why updates are excluded, why it can fall, and what 1.9 million daily readings show about decreases.
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Track VS Code extension installs and search positions without an ownership check
Track a VS Code extension without proving ownership. Set fair competitor comparisons, interpret public counters, and investigate changes with matched dates.
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Why the Open VSX download count looks inflated
Open VSX download count measures package downloads, not unique people. Learn what it can show, what it cannot, and how to compare registry trends.
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