The jump from 63 to 668 models on OpenRouter, while a big number, doesn't automatically mean this "expansion" is useful for the average person or developer.
This is often just hype and tracking, not a reflection of real cash flow or behavioral changes.
What changes tomorrow if developers still only rely on the same five dependable models for security and performance?
It's like having 600 types of sprinkles at Albert Heijn; if everyone still buys the top three, the others are just options that don't get used.