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Opt-in does not mean the data is inaccurate. It could be wildly off, but most likely it is in the ballpark, and there is a chance it's completely indicative of the relative usages by various platforms.

If you can provide better data or evidence where this is incorrect that help.

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It's accurate about tech-savvy people that listen to a lot of music. It's not accurate about music listening by all users everywhere. I'd wager most people use streaming platforms nowadays over downloading music locally.

> I'd wager most people use streaming platforms nowadays over downloading music locally

Yes and this very same data shows that the top 4 most popular options are streaming platforms.

>It's accurate about tech-savvy people that listen to a lot of music. It's not accurate about music listening by all users everywhere.

What evidence do you have for this?

> I'd wager most people use streaming platforms nowadays over downloading music locally.

Agreed. The above data has around 90% streaming. Why are you claiming it is wrong when it says what you claim is the truth?

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