Most of Flathub’s AI-generated apps were abandoned within months
Summary 73% of Flathub apps labeled as “AI Slop” were abandoned within months. Many were deleted or received no updates after release. Analysis suggests the Flathub app AI ban helped spare reviewers and curb quick abandonware. In May 2026, Flathub maintainer Bart Piotrowski announced that the platform would no longer accept apps that used AI-generated…