Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth Behind the product: Duolingo streaks | Jackson Shuttleworth (Group PM, Retention Team)
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Dec 15, 2024 
In this discussion, Jackson Shuttleworth, Group Product Manager at Duolingo, reveals the secrets behind the game-changing Streaks feature that has propelled Duolingo to over 600 million users. He shares the evolution of Streaks and insights gained from 600 experiments, shedding light on user motivation and engagement. Jackson highlights the delicate balance between flexibility and user commitment, the psychological impact of Streaks, and strategies for effective product management. His wisdom on high-velocity teams and user retention tips are invaluable for aspiring product managers.
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Streak Flexibility
- Flexibility in streaks is key for retention.
- Giving more flexibility at the beginning and less as the streak grows is effective.
Notifications and User Values
- Tie notifications to user's goals and values, not just app usage.
- Duolingo's late-night streak-saver notification is appreciated, not seen as spam.
Celebrating Perfection
- Celebrate perfection alongside flexibility.
- Duolingo's 'perfect streak' feature rewards users who don't use streak freezes.
