Bluesky

2024 - 11 - 14

Bluesky: The New Kid on the Block Where Everyone’s Flocked!

With 1 million users jumping ship from Elon Musk's X, Bluesky is the coolest new social media stop. Ready to learn why everyone is talking?

In the aftermath of the recent US presidential election, the social media landscape has witnessed a significant shift, with many users parting ways with Elon Musk's platform, X. Enter Bluesky, the app that has soared to the top of the App Store chart as it welcomes over 1 million new users during this turbulent period. Spearheaded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky has succeeded in capturing the attention of social media enthusiasts who are searching for a fresh and decentralized alternative to the chaos of X. As users rally around the appeal of a new, 'less centralised' social space, it seems that the winds of change are indeed blowing in favour of this innovative platform.

So, what exactly is Bluesky? Launched initially as an invitation-only venture, it has now evolved into an open forum for all. Unlike X, which has been riddled with controversies and a somewhat chaotic user experience under Elon Musk's direction, Bluesky offers a promise of a more serene online community - perhaps a calming antidote to the social media circus. The welcoming nature of Bluesky has sparked conversations around privacy, user control, and community engagement, making it not just a casual visit, but a full-blown migration for many!

Interestingly, the surge in Bluesky's user base is not merely about discontent with X, but also reflects an Instagram-esque trend of wanting more control over one’s online presence. Users seem to be flocking to Bluesky not just for a change of scenery, but for the excitement of exploring a platform designed with user autonomy at its heart. With a sprinkle of nostalgia for Twitter's early days and a dash of innovative decentralisation, Bluesky is creating quite the buzz in social media circles.

As Bluesky continues to gain traction, let’s not forget to tip our hats to the unsung hero, Jack Dorsey, whose vision is steering this ship. If you are still wondering whether to give Bluesky a shot or stay put on X, consider this fun fact: platforms like Bluesky are becoming the social media equivalent of an artisan bakery where everything is fresh, unlike the stale bread you sometimes find at the big chains! Who wouldn't want to indulge in something new and exciting? Also, it’s noteworthy that with X’s user drop, even the squirrels in Hyde Park are beginning to get their news from the likes of Bluesky. Here’s to embracing change and discovering where the social media tide takes us next!

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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 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 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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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 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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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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Is 'Bluesky' The New Twitter? Platform Gains 1.25M Followers ... (International Business Times UK)

Bluesky, the social media platform challenging Elon Musk's X, has swiftly gained over 1.25 million new users following last week's US presidential election.

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What Is Bluesky, And What Is It Used For? - TechRound (TechRound)

The idea came from Jack Dorsey, former CEO of Twitter, who wanted to find ways to take away complete central control over social media platforms. In 2022, ...

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Bluesky has added 1M users since the U.S. election as people seek ... (Washington Times)

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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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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Bluesky has added 1 million users since the U.S. election as people ... (Boston.com)

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

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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 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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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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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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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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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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What To Know About Bluesky—The Buzzy Social Media App ... (Forbes)

Bluesky, a text-based social media platform that is functionally similar to (and even shares the same co-founder as) X, formerly known as Twitter, ...

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What is Bluesky and why are people leaving X to sign up? (The Independent)

The independent platform is proving to be a popular destination for people who no longer wish to be on X.

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Is Bluesky down for you? Explosive growth leads to inevitable ... (ZDNet)

The swift expansion of the X rival reveals the urgent need for decentralized infrastructure to ensure a scalable, user-owned social platform.

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Bluesky crashes as millions flee Twitter to liberal social media site in ... (Daily Mail)

Liberal-leaning social media site Bluesky has crashed as two million new users joined after Twitter owner Elon Musk was named to Donald Trump's cabinet.

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Lizzo Joins Bluesky & Explains Her Reasoning: 'I Hate the Internet' (Billboard)

“Anyways I joined bluesky cus we're leaving toxicity in 2024 ,” added the Grammy winner, who also shared the news on her Story and wrote, “#TheGreatMigration.

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Bluesky experiences outage as users flock to the platform (BBC News)

Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election.

Expert: Social media users moving from X to Bluesky (McGill Newsroom)

Since the U.S. presidential election, more than 1 million users have moved from X to Bluesky. The social media platform now has over 15 million users compared ...

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Bluesky 'unaware' of reason for 140% share price gain (BNN)

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. says that it is unaware of any material change to its operations that would explain a jump in its stock price Thursday.

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Bluesky experiences outage as users flock to the platform (BBC News)

Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election.

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Bluesky Servers Are Currently Struggling With Errors and Slow Load ... (IGN Nordic)

As it adjusts to rising account numbers and posts, Bluesky also appears to be going through some growing pains on the tech side.

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What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after ... (USA TODAY)

Social media platform Bluesky has seen a boom in new accounts since Election Day. Here's what to know.

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Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people ... (KGO-TV)

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.

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People are flocking to social media app Bluesky. What is it, and who ... (The Desert Sun)

Bluesky originated as a project funded by Twitter several years before Elon Musk's ownership. Here's how to join the platform.

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Bluesky attracts millions as users leave Musk's X after Trump win (Reuters)

Social media platform Bluesky is adding millions of users as people flee X after Donald Trump was elected U.S. President and as an upcoming change to the ...

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Bluesky attracts millions as users leave Musk's X after Trump win (EURACTIV)

Bluesky has gained about 2.5 million new users in the past week, raising its total users to more than 16 million.

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Bluesky crashes as Elon Musk's X faces exodus, with Hollywood ... (Hindustan Times)

Bluesky, a social network competing with X (Twitter), is gaining popularity with over 16 million users, including Hollywood celebrities.

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