They still get converts that are interested in “unloading their emotional baggage”. Supposedly, Scientology “opens doors” for people. They attract a lot of people who ride around on their Drama Llama, constantly talking about “triggers” and “safe places”.
That’s why it is so popular in California and Florida. It’s like Amway for narcissistic crazies.
They get the same people that any cult gets: lost souls looking for someone to provide all the answers and give them a sense of direction and belonging.