Bluesky

2024 - 11 - 14

Is Bluesky Twitter's Next Ex? Discover Why Users are Jumping Ship!

Bluesky - Elon Musk - Jack Dorsey - social media - US presidential election - X (formerly Twitter)

With users fleeing Elon Musk’s X, Bluesky is soaring high! Find out why this Twitter clone is breaking records and what you need to know!

Bluesky, the social media platform created by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has recently made headlines for all the right reasons. Following the U.S. presidential election, the platform has witnessed a dramatic influx of users eager to escape from the current climate on X (formerly known as Twitter). In fact, Bluesky has added an astonishing one million new users since the election, bringing its total to over 15 million. It seems that as tensions rise on higher-profile platforms, people are looking for a breath of fresh air and a space where they can engage without the chaos.

So, just what is this Bluesky? Launched as an invitation-only platform, Bluesky opened its floodgates to the public in February this year, and it seems to be paying off big time. Users are flocking to this decentralized alternative, seeking a new social media experience that feels less restrictive and more community-oriented. Unlike X, where the controversies surrounding Elon Musk continue to simmer, Bluesky has garnered attention not only as an alternative but also as a viable replacement for those disenchanted by the direction of their former platform.

With Bluesky topping the App Store charts amidst this mass exodus, it’s clear that many users are looking for a way to connect that aligns better with their preferences. The platform’s rapid growth raises the question of how it will maintain its momentum. As end users seek an escape from the controversies tying X to current events, they are embracing Bluesky's promise of a more organic social experience, away from the noise.

If you’re considering making the leap to Bluesky but aren’t sure how to get started, it’s as easy as downloading the app and signing up! Once you're in, you’ll find a space that prioritizes user engagement without the clutter of ads and endless trending topics. The migration from X to Bluesky signals not just a shift in user preferences but a potential shift in the landscape of social media in general.

Interestingly, the timing of Bluesky's surge coincides with the rising call for user privacy and decentralized platforms. As more users become aware of data privacy issues related to major social networks, Bluesky's decentralized nature is becoming a major draw, positioning it as an appealing alternative. And let's not forget that as the platform grows, it could introduce innovative features that might just redefine how social interaction happens online!

Fun fact: Did you know that Jack Dorsey, the mastermind behind Bluesky, also co-founded Twitter, which revolutionized the way we communicate today? And here’s another twist: With the political landscape changing so dramatically, social media platforms like Bluesky may become the digital Town Halls of the future, where voices from all walks of life can come together to discuss ideas, debates, and maybe even cat memes! The future of social media is looking bright and a little blue!

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Bluesky has added 1 million new users since Trump's election as ... (Fortune)

Championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February. Richard Drew—AP.

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How to get started on Bluesky, the app some X users are defecting to (The Washington Post)

After X owner Elon Musk helped Donald Trump successfully run for office, some X users are jumping ship for the decentralized Twitter clone Bluesky.

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Bluesky tops App Store list amid mass exodus from Elon Musk's X (The Independent)

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Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election (Euronews)

The social media platform Bluesky has added one million users since the US presidential election as many users of Elon Musk's platform X look for an ...

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Bluesky Social Media Platform & Challenger To X Surpasses 15 ... (Geek Culture)

Bluesky, a popular alternative to X/Twitter, has crossed 15 million user mark, with user sign-ups surging in the wake of the U.S. election.

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15 million users and counting: How Bluesky, X rival, is benefiting ... (Firstpost)

Bluesky, the alternative social media platform which is the brainchild of ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has gained over 1 million new users since the US ...

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Bluesky surges as users flee Elon Musk's X (Fudzilla)

A million new users since the US election As the numbers of users at Elon [look at me] Musk's social notworking site Twitter X have been falling faste...

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What is Bluesky? Emerging social platform tops 15M users in wake ... (WTNH.com)

Bluesky, a decentralized social platform, has experienced a surge in users following the U.S. election and now boasts upwards of 15 million users.

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What's Bluesky? Officials, agencies flock new social media alternative (WUSA9.com)

WASHINGTON — Following the 2024 presidential election, some people just want a break from social media. But that's not the route everyone's taking.

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X Exodus—Is Bluesky On Track To Be The New Twitter? (Forbes)

Two years after tech entrepreneur Elon Musk bought Twitter—only to later change its name and a whole lot more—a newish arrival to the scene could be its ...

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Lizzo Latest Celeb to Join Bluesky Amid X Exodus—'Leaving ... (Newsweek)

"I hate the internet. Anyways I joined bluesky cus we're leaving toxicity in 2024," the singer posted on Instagram.

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Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people ... (Editor And Publisher Magazine)

Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their ...

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Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election (The New York Times)

With one million new accounts added since the U.S. elections, Bluesky has solidified itself as an option for people looking to change their social media ...

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Who owns Bluesky? Here's who's behind the friendlier Twitter ... (AZCentral.com)

The main owner of Bluesky helped create a social media platform that discourages bots and hate speech and lets users curate their feed as they wish.

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Bluesky has been acting up today (The Verge)

By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He's submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode ...

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Bluesky Hits Top of Apple App Store as Users Seek X Alternative (TheWrap)

Bluesky raced to the top of Apple's App Store on Thursday, with new users flocking to the social app as an alternative to X after its owner, Elon Musk, ...

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Threads has grown by 15 million users this month (The Verge)

Adam Mosseri said Thursday that Threads has gotten “more than 15 million signups in November alone,” seemingly trying to throw some cold water over Bluesky ...

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Bluesky Down? X Alternate Faces Massive Outage As Thousands ... (Times Now)

Bluesky, the rival platform to Elon Musk's X, was down on Thursday as thousands of users signed up. Downdetector, platform that tracks online outages, ...

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