Top Mailing Lists

Overview

The Mailing List Activity dashboard ranks public mailing lists based on their overall activity. This metric considers total messages, unique authors, and contributions from different organizations. It highlights the most active and engaged mailing lists within the project for a selected period.

How to Read the Mailing List Activity Leaderboard

The Leaderboard provides a snapshot of the most vibrant mailing lists within your project for a selected time period. The table includes the following key metrics:

Key Metrics Explained

1. Ranking

   • Indicates the position of each mailing list based on activity levels.

   • #1 represents the most active mailing list.

2. Mailing List Name

   • The name of the mailing list being tracked.

3. Threads with Response

   • The number of discussion threads initiated where at least one response has been recorded.

4. Messages

   • Total number of messages posted across all threads within the mailing list.

   • The change (+/-) from the previous time period is displayed in parentheses.

5. Subscribers

   • The total number of individuals subscribed to receive updates from the mailing list.

   • Includes a comparison with the previous period.

6. Authors

   • The number of unique contributors who have posted at least one message in the mailing list.

   • Shows an increase or decrease from the last period.

7. Organizations

   • The number of distinct organizations participating in discussions within the mailing list.

   • A change indicator shows whether participation has increased or decreased.

Interpreting the Data

Each category displays a change (+/-) compared to the previous period, helping users identify:

• Growth or decline in mailing list engagement.

• Shifts in participation from contributors and organizations.

• Trends in discussion activity across different mailing lists.

Use Cases

• Project Maintainers can use this data to assess engagement levels and adjust communication strategies.

• Community Managers can track subscriber trends and optimize outreach efforts.

• Contributors can identify the most active discussions and find relevant conversations to participate in.