BlueSky, a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), has seen a significant increase in users, with over 700,000 new users joining in just one week.
The majority of these users are based in the United States, bringing the total number of users to 14.5 million.
The social media platform has become the second most popular free app on the U.S. App Store, indicating that many American users are moving away from Elon Musk’s platform, X.
BlueSky’s user base has recently grown by 275 million, particularly after X’s controversial decision to allow blocked users to view posts from those who had blocked them.
The platform’s growth has also been driven by the U.S. presidential elections, with many users seeking alternatives to X.
In recent weeks, BlueSky has introduced key improvements, including features like pinned posts, video support, and direct messaging. These updates, along with the ability to customize feeds and connect with creators, have contributed to the platform’s increasing popularity.
What is BlueSky?
BlueSky is a decentralized social media platform created by Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of X, and developed alongside X. The platform features a user interface similar to X, with customizable algorithms, a federated structure, and community-specific moderation.
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