people · May 15, 2026
Replit Highlights Family-Centered User Story with Montréal Technical Writer and Children
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Replit featured a user story on LinkedIn on May 14, 2026, showcasing Montréal-based technical writer Sarah Johnson and her 10- and 11-year-old children building apps on the platform. The children developed educational tools and family apps that placed in the top 10 of Replit’s Global Buildathon, held March 15-20, 2026, with over 1,000 entries. Johnson credited Replit’s intuitive interface for enabling non-coders to collaborate on projects without local setup. Prior to this, Replit’s user base skewed toward professional developers, with only 15% under age 18. The story underscores Replit’s expansion into family and educational markets, following a 30% increase in youth sign-ups since January 2026.