My App Experienced 1,000% growth in a single day – Here's why
Last week, Apple released macOS 26 — and the ripple effects have been incredible.
My app, Magic Lasso Adblock, has seen an explosion in downloads, with growth spiking by over 1,000% in just 24 hours.
Here’s why I think this happened:
Safari now prompts users to install extensions on first run — opening a huge new discovery channel for indie developers like me.
OS upgrades are often when people refresh their software stack. With macOS 26 + iOS 26 launching, many past users returned to give Magic Lasso another try — and discovered the new features we’ve been building.
Timing matters: just days after Apple’s release, I shipped Magic Lasso v5.0.3 with full support for macOS 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, including the new Liquid Glass UI — designed to feel right at home in the latest OS.
I’ve been critical of Apple’s App Store policies in the past, but it’s only fair to highlight when they get things right. This change has created a big win for users and developers.
Now the big question:
👉 Will this uplift become a long-term trend, or is it just a launch spike?
Either way, it’s exciting to see indie apps like Magic Lasso benefiting from Apple’s ecosystem decisions.
Curious about my app?
You can check it out here: https://www.magiclasso.co/
