We Added a Console Notice to Internationalizationext – and Why We Removed It

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i18next, celebrating 15 years, relies on its commercial product Locize for sustainability, as traditional open-source funding methods proved insufficient.
In v25.8.0, a console.info notice about Locize was added to raise awareness among developers, with opt-out options, but faced backlash over developer experience and potential security incidents.
Community feedback highlighted issues like log flooding and operational burdens, with a reported but unverified link to Google Safe Browsing blocks, leading to an apology and investigation.
Data showed the console notice drove a small number of explicit signups (6.2%), but the overall impact was limited compared to community costs and friction.
The notice will be removed in v26.0.0 due to high community and operational costs outweighing benefits, with support encouraged through trying Locize or spreading awareness.

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