Not as many as back in 2012-13 for sure, but the fandom’s still massive. To be honest, a lot of people called themselves bronies back then just because it was ‘trendy’. Now, the fandom is made up of REAL fans, the ones who enjoy the show. And when some people leave, others join. While many bronies have left, new ones have taken their place. That’s how it works in any fandom, and MLP is no different.
Keep in mind that people were saying the fandom was going to die back in 2013-14. People are still saying it now. It’s just people trying to get others worked up without providing any solid evidence.
Bottom line, don’t worry! We aren’t going anywhere. And I still run into other bronies all the time, both online and in real life.
At first, my mom thought I was joking. When she found out I was serious, I told her more about the brony fandom, and texted her the link to whatisabrony.com. She’s perfectly ok with it.
I’ve never talked to my dad about it, though, but I’m sure he’ll comment on my pony merch at some point.