Bluesky Surges Past 30 Million Users, Escaping Twitter’s Toxicity
Since the 2024 US presidential election, Bluesky has experienced explosive growth, adding over 14 million users to reach 30 million by January 31st. This surge follows significant changes to X (formerly Twitter), including altered blocking features and updated terms of service, prompting many users to migrate. Notable figures like Mark Hamill and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have joined, highlighting Bluesky’s increasing popularity and its similarity to X in design and function. Despite its rapid growth, Bluesky still lags behind established competitors like X and Threads in overall user numbers.
John Q. Hosedrinker