135,000 stars and still just 1 current sponsor.

135,000 stars and still just 1 current sponsor.

If you mostly use AI like ChatGPT and keep chasing every new tool because you're scared of falling behind, this is the part people skip. I almost scrolled past this too, then that gap made my stomach drop.

😬 The public snapshot is wild: about 135,000 stars on the project sitting at the top of the profile, about 5,700 followers on the account, and just 1 current sponsor with 9 past sponsors.[S001][S002] Plot twist: stars looked like applause, not people deciding to pay.

Lowkey, that changes the whole story. A huge crowd tapping the star button is not the same as people actually paying, so copying the hype without fixing the sponsor page can burn your time, budget, and attention.

📌 Honestly, my filter changed: a post is worth your time only if it changes your next move. 135,000 cheers vs 1 sponsor means the real problem might be turning attention into support, not getting seen.

I only checked the public GitHub profile and Sponsors page in a browser on July 21, 2026, so this is a snapshot, not a full income report. Save this for the next time a giant number makes you panic, and share it with one builder who needs the reminder: what number are you trusting too much?