Bluesky Gains Millions of Users After Brazil Supreme Court Bans X

Sep 3, 2024, 07:27 AM

Social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in downloads following the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision to ban X (formerly Twitter) in the country. Bluesky, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, gained over 1 million new users within three days of the ban. The platform saw a 20-fold increase in traffic, nearly overwhelming its servers. The ban, amid ongoing legal battles, has led to Bluesky adding 2 million new users in a week.