A: 1. You're absolutely right. We had previously stated that we didn't plan to return. And that was true at the time. However, AppSumo reserves the contractual right to briefly re-feature their top-performing tools from the past year in one limited-time event.

We were honored to be selected again. That said, we wouldn’t have reappeared on our own initiative if we weren’t contractually obliged. Since our last campaign, we've been focused on improving and evolving ChartPixel with major upgrades and new features, many of which aren’t displayed on the deal page as it is a static snapshot of last year. So while this return wasn’t planned and it’s only limited for a short time, we see it as a chance to reconnect with new users and show how far the product has come.

2. ChartPixel sits exactly in this space. We are an AI platform that helps you do your work without apps in between. We've been pioneering in this space before ChatGPT was a thing. Our mission has always been to remove the steep learning curve of traditional data tools by combining smart and focused AI with domain expertise and an intuitive design.

We are fully self-sustained with a strong and growing user base of over 25,000 users, a clear product roadmap, and a robust business model not reliant on lifetime deals. Most importantly, we understand that raw LLMs, while powerful, aren’t always reliable and for for specific tasks such as calculations, data manipulation, precision analysis, or complex visualizations. The top trending tools are not AI wrappers, but those that know how to direct raw AI power and mold them into great use cases catering for a specific need that goes beyond the “world knowledge” AI is fed on.

That’s why we're also seeing a broader shift in the market: more people are moving away from "one-size-fits-all" AI tools and toward specialized, purpose-built solutions and agents that are smarter, leaner, and more effective. That momentum validates our approach, and we're excited to keep pushing forward.