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And that disillusionment is backed up by hard data. According to figures from app analytics firm App Annie, Parler plummeted from being the number one app in the U.S. Android app store on Nov. 6, to being number 587 a month later, on Dec. 6.
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Part of Watkins’ issue with Parler stems from the fact that someone created a verified account on the site in his name, something which shouldn’t happen as Parler requires users to submit scans of documents like passports or driving licenses to get a verified account.But Watkins is not alone in the criticism of Parler’s security and privacy policies, with several security experts pointing out that the platform collects a huge amount of personal information about users — including, in some cases, Social Security numbers — of which Parler then claims ownership.Many major QAnon figures have opened accounts on Parler in recent months, following crackdowns on QAnon content on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, but Watkins’ anger toward Parler could see those accounts abandon the platform just as quickly, as QAnon continues to look for a permanent home online.