Bluesky Gains 1 Million Users Post-Election, Surpasses 15 Million as Users Flee X

Nov 13, 2024, 07:30 PM

Following Donald Trump's recent U.S. presidential election victory, Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has reported a surge of over 1 million new users in the week since the election, including 700,000 new members in a single week. This influx has propelled Bluesky's total user base to over 15 million. The surge comes amid reports of a mass exodus from Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as users seek alternatives due to X's perceived shift toward the political right and an increase in political posts and partisan aggression. Bluesky offers similar features to X, including direct messaging and video uploads, positioning itself as a viable option for those looking to change their social media service.