A June 2022 report from the Stanford Internet Observatory uncovered that "The deplatforming functions adhering to January 6 ended up a large raise to Gab, and could have resulted in tens of millions of pounds of money for Gab, possibly trying to keep it solvent." as well as ensuing in "a significant spike in new people" and "1000's of new 'Pro' subscriptions and donations". Peters, Jay (June 30, 2021).