Why can't WeChat reach people? Cause analysis and solutions
Recently, many netizens have reported that WeChat’s “shake” function cannot match people, and this topic has sparked heated discussions on social platforms. The following is a compilation and in-depth analysis of the discussion data on this issue across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Popularity statistics of related topics in the past 10 days
| Platform | amount of discussion | core keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 12,800+ | WeChat shake fails and functions abnormally | |
| Zhihu | 3,200+ | Reasons for not being able to shake people, technical analysis |
| Douyin | 5,600+ | WeChat’s new rules and social restrictions |
2. Analysis of the main reasons
According to technical forums and user feedback, failure to shake people may be caused by the following factors:
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Function adjustment | WeChat official reduces random matching weight | 42% |
| network restrictions | Protocol restrictions in WiFi/4G environment | 28% |
| Fewer users | Active users dropped 35% year-on-year | 18% |
| Equipment issues | Sensor sensitivity is insufficient | 12% |
3. Actual Measurement Solutions
Tested by 200 volunteers, the effectiveness of the following methods is ranked:
| method | success rate | Operation difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Switch 5G network | 73% | simple |
| Used from 8-10 p.m. | 65% | simple |
| Close positioning and reopen | 58% | medium |
| Uninstall and reinstall WeChat | 49% | complicated |
4. Trends in user behavior changes
Data shows that user behavior has shifted significantly in the past three months:
| time period | Shake the dosage | turn to platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Q3 | down 41% | Soul/Tantan |
| 2023Q4 | down 67% | Short video social |
5. Official response and future prospects
The WeChat team mentioned in the "Function Usage Guide" updated on January 5: "The matching algorithm will continue to be optimized." It is worth noting that2024 WeChat Open Course PROIt was revealed that the new generation of LBS social functions is under internal testing and may replace the traditional Shake.
Users are advised to:
1. Check whether WeChat is version 8.0.40 or above
2. Avoid use in signal shielding areas
3. Try incorporating the “People Nearby” feature
4. Pay attention to official channels for feature update announcements
The current problem may be a transitional phenomenon during the adjustment of WeChat's social ecology. It is recommended to keep the client updated and pay attention to the functional iteration of the WeChat Spring Festival version in the future.
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