This discussion is interesting, and I will like to contribute. You see, sometimes it’s not about the number of CP installs, let me refer to one of my favourite quotes - It’s not how big the house is, it’s how happy the home is.
I can see the point you are trying to make, which is - Massive user base means more dough right? Yeah but to a limit, which is in two folds:
1.) Create Plugins/Themes for Classicpress, and watch how it grow - there is a reason no one has been able to compete with Yoast, with over 5 million installs on Wordpress, and running on over 9 million sites. Source: Wikipedia - Yoast.
I see this as an opportunity, there is absolutely nothing to lose, and more to gain.
Edit: Codepotent is already doing this
- Compete with 100 of thousands of developers, and fight in the ocean, lucky you if you make it.
With over 1,700 installs, which I am very sure it is more than that now, It’s a great starting point for any developer. I just joined this month, and I am super enjoying every bit of Classicpress, both on the forum, and on Slack (@ElisabettaCarrara I see you here).
I have ported about 4 websites to classic press now, and I am currently working on some stuff sidely. Repeat after me, Classicpress is gonna be great, and the success of it is in our hands, you, me, and our thoughts.
Lastly, If you know or have doubt isn’t gonna be the perfect fit for you, Respect your instinct.
Horlaes.