Is Docker dead?
Deaditude Score:
28.4%Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
> Hasn't crashed in years. Neither has its GitHub star count.
*Data last collected: 20 Jan 2026, so it might be even worse now, sorry.
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🔬Component Breakdown
Dissecting the digital corpse
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Codebase Activity
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Reddit Drama
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Youtube Clickbaits
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Stackoverflow copypasting
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Job offering
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Companies adoption
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
Hacker News Hype
Still Thriving
Alive0.0%Dead
⏱️ Tech Lifecycle Position
Is in its dynamic growth phase with strong momentum, active development, and expanding adoption among organizations.
INNOVATION
ADOPTION
PEAK
DECLINE
OBSOLESCENCE
🚀
2013
GitHub Pulse
Maintenance Mode
Weekly Commit Activity
52 weeks agoNow
Stars
0
total stars
Forks
0
total forks
Open PRs
0
open pull requests
Recent Commits
0
last 30 days
Contributors
0
active developers
Pulse Check
No data
trend assessment
Stack Overflow Analysis
Active Support
Question Metrics
Total Questions
59
Answer Rate
22%
Acceptance Rate
14%
Growth
+18%
Recent Questions
Deploying SpringBoot backend on server. URL/URI not hierarchical due to jar file
Answered47 views
spring-bootdockermaven
Issues binding to local ethernet IP in Docker
Unanswered45 views
dockerdocker-compose
Problem trying to conect a Postgres DB with Spring Boot via Docker
Unanswered36 views
postgresqlspring-bootdocker
🗣️ Reddit Echo Chamber
Still Breathing
Not dead yet, but the Reddit vultures are circling
Community Size
297,905
Subscribers
0
Active Users
Activity Metrics
146
Posts
5.7
Avg. Upvotes
Growth Trend
Rising
+65.7%
Strong momentum
Community Sentiment
RageMehFanboy
Perfectly Balanced
Popular Discussions
Last 30 daysCompoviz - a free, open-source visual architect for Docker Compose
r/docker10 days ago
54(91%)24
Spent 6 hours debugging why my Docker container was slow. It was the antivirus.
r/docker11 days ago
52(93%)13
Docker CLI cheat sheet
r/docker3 days ago
51(91%)5
💼 Job Market Pulse
Thriving
Not exactly a hot skill, but beats having 'Excel' as your top tech.
Global Job Distribution
🇺🇸United States
37,192🇮🇳India
12,729🇫🇷France
5,147🇩🇪Germany
3,399🇬🇧United Kingdom
3,035🇨🇦Canada
2,497Market Summary
63,999
Total Jobs
🏢
215,981
Companies Using It
The entire industry is hooked on this tech. Resistance is futile.
Reality Check
Marketable Skill Alert!
Docker is still paying the bills in 6 countries. Silicon Valley approves.
Job metrics derived from search results. Actual availability may be worse.
🔸 Hacker News Discourse
Still Relevant
HN tolerates discussions about Docker, but the real party's elsewhere.
Mentions
515
Posts
Community Interest
Average points16.6
Minimal traction
HN Verdict
The comment section reads like a civil war between fanboys and haters.
HN karma potential
8/10
Notable Discussions
Order bypoints
MinIO stops distributing free Docker images
3 months ago
733555
A Safer Container Ecosystem with Docker: Free Docker Hardened Images
1 months ago
36098
Docker Systems Status: Full Service Disruption
3 months ago
345134
Docker Hub Is Down
3 months ago
199100
"Remember that HN commenters once called React.js a terrible idea. Interpret accordingly."
▶️ YouTube Coverage
Barely Watched
YouTube algorithm buried Docker content deeper than archaeological discoveries.
Content Metrics
35
Videos
544.0K
Total Views
Content trend: Significant drop-42.9%
Average Engagement
15.5K
Views per Video
Low10K+ views
Creator Landscape
Top channels covering Docker:
Gravity Devops
Hobby Channel
DevOps Genius Zone
Hobby Channel
NEHMTECH
Hobby Channel
Popular Videos
Sorted byviews
I replaced Docker with THIS.
DevOps Toolbox
1 months ago
1.1K119
![Docker Tutorial for Beginners [FULL COURSE in 45 Minutes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M43-6ZSYufg/mqdefault.jpg)
Docker Tutorial for Beginners [FULL COURSE in 45 Minutes]
DevOps Genius Zone
2 months ago
40
How to Install Juice Shop Using Docker in 2026 (Ubuntu)
SoBatistaCyber
1 months ago
249
"If there's no 3-hour tutorial, does the technology even exist?"YouTube
📈Historical Score Timeline
Watch the slow death in progress
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 28.4% |
| 6 Jan 2026 | 35.7% |
| 23 Dec 2025 | 31.9% |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 31.4% |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 25.1% |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 27.1% |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 30.8% |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 29.2% |
| 3 Oct 2025 | 23.7% |
| 20 Sept 2025 | 22.6% |
| 6 Sept 2025 | 21.8% |
| 23 Aug 2025 | 30.9% |
| 10 Aug 2025 | 28.1% |
| 27 Jul 2025 | 28.9% |
| 13 Jul 2025 | 36.7% |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 27.1% |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 25.8% |
| 2 Jun 2025 | 30.9% |
| 10 May 2025 | 24.6% |
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