Is the Scandinavian Defense gaining popularity?

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Prime_Watermelon
Lately I've been seeing a lot of players choosing the Scandinavian Defense with Black. I'm curious because many masters historically don't recommend the opening due to the early queen. I understand that the Scandinavian Defense is playable but I wonder, what do most people hope to achieve with it? I realize it has a few pins and tricks but is there a deeper middle game idea? Feel free to elaborate, particularly if you play it often.
uLtim8_kLr
I reckon it’s ok but there are positions that are better like the Italian game and closed Sicilian