Major UX Flaw on Download Page: Users are missing TS3 due to confusing layout

Thanks for clarifying.

I understand that your main concern is not which tab is shown by default, but that first-time visitors might not even realize there are two separate clients, each serving a different purpose. That’s a fair point, and I can see how the downloads page might leave people a bit confused on that.

To be upfront about our side of things tho: TeamSpeak 6 is intentionally the default and primary client showcased on the website. It’s the client we’re actively building, investing in, and betting on as the future of TeamSpeak (as mentioned earlier), so from a product and branding standpoint, we want new users landing there first, not on TS3.

Part of that comes down to perception, too. A huge challenge for us has been that a lot of people who don’t know TeamSpeak well tend to associate it with TeamSpeak 3, which is simply outdated. So leading with TS6 just makes more sense for us when it comes to attracting new users and shaping how the product is seen.

And I think calling TeamSpeak 6 unstable or bloated is a bit unfair. It’s still in beta, yes, but that’s not really the experience people are having with it. The UX can definitely improve though, which I agree on (so it’s not as confusing).

That said, I can see that the distinction between TeamSpeak 6 and TeamSpeak 3 could be communicated more clearly. Even if TeamSpeak 6 remains the primary/default option.

I cannot promise that we will change the downloads page in the exact way you suggested, but your point about clarity for new users and community onboarding is reasonable.

I’ll take this to the team for internal discussion.

Thanks again!

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