MKBHD Panels app is shutting down after struggling to attract users despite high expectations.
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MKBHD’s Wallpaper App Panels is Shutting Down
MKBHD Panels App Shuts Down Amid Low Adoption Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, widely known as MKBHD, has announced that his wallpaper app, Panels , will officially shut down. Fans and tech enthusiasts had eagerly anticipated the app, given Brownlee’s reputation for sharp insights and over 20 million YouTube subscribers. Despite the hype, Panels never gained significant traction after its September 2024 launch. Credits:MKBHD on YouTube High Hopes, Niche Appeal Brownlee’s foray into app development was met with excitement due to his influence in the tech world. He has previously shaped conversations around companies like Humane AI and Fisker, sometimes facing criticism for their struggles. Panels, however, faced a different challenge: finding an audience for a product that appealed to a very specific niche of wallpaper enthusiasts. Founder’s Reflection on Challenges In an unlisted YouTube video, Brownlee admitted that Panels didn’t live up to his vision. “We knew it was niche, but we made mist…