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Notion Requires Account Signup Before Users Can Evaluate the Product

Prospective users report abandoning Notion immediately because it requires creating an account and logging in before they can try the product. This forced-signup gate discourages evaluation and increases early drop-off for people who just want to test functionality first.

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Apps requiring account signup before trial drive immediate uninstalls

Users abandon apps that require creating an account and surrendering personal data before they can evaluate the product. Notion is cited as a specific example triggering immediate uninstall. Forced registration before trial is a well-documented conversion-killer but remains common.

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Vague Complaint About Notion's Usability

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