She would be more popular if she was a more interesting, unique character. they changed to appease to one section of the fanbase over the rest. That didn't change her being the only conventionally attractive romance option or her current form, less interesting but still basically fine, it's not a great=terrible binary and no one is saying it is, well except from you in a lame attempt to misrepresent what people are saying to troll and flame.
I'll ignore the childish attack and focus on what you actually said:
She would be more popular if she was a more interesting, unique character.
She's arguably tied for popularity with Karlach, she's extremly popular. What exactly would MORE popular look like?
edit: just to add some actual data from Larian. She's the most romanced origin companion, followed by Gale.
