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Bluesky's 'acceleration is tremendous' as users flock to the new 'old Twitter'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 8m ago

Bluesky's 'acceleration is tremendous' as users flock to the new 'old Twitter'

Since the election, Bluesky has gained millions of new users and surpassed Meta's Threads in app store rankings. Users are praising Bluesky for its resemblance to the "old Twitter," with a reverse chronological timeline and less hate speech. The platform now has 18.3 million registered users and is gaining traction. Experts suggest that Bluesky's growth is due to reaching a critical mass of users and attracting influential figures like Mark Cuban. However, Bluesky still has a long way to go compared to Threads and Elon Musk's X in terms of user numbers. Challenges lie ahead, such as attracting advertisers and addressing content moderation concerns.

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Bluesky, the decentralized platform aiming to become a alternative to Twitter, is launching custom feeds in preparation for the Super Bowl. One feed will focus on the game itself, while the other will also include news about Taylor Swift, who is expected to attend and support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Bluesky's custom feeds allow users to create unique views into public content, with options like trending posts and verified news organizations. The Super Bowl feeds serve as a demonstration of Bluesky's algorithmic choice feature and personalization capabilities.

X rival Bluesky reaches over 1 million users

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Economic Times · 1y ago

X rival Bluesky reaches over 1 million users

Bluesky has announced it has garnered over one million users. The company expressed gratitude to its early users and developers who helped test the network before its open public launch. Bluesky's current focus is on improving moderation, scaling infrastructure, and enhancing the user experience as it prepares to support more users. The platform gained traction after Elon Musk announced changes on X (formerly Twitter), leading users to seek alternatives.

As Threads deprioritizes politics, Bluesky’s CEO touts custom feeds and user choice in social media

TechCrunch · 1y ago

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Meta's decision to remove politics from its recommendations has led to an opportunity for Bluesky, a decentralized social media app. Bluesky's CEO, Jay Graber, highlighted the importance of algorithmic choice and user control over their feed. Bluesky allows users to have a highly political experience or filter out politics entirely. With customization options such as custom feeds powered by hashtags, Bluesky aims to provide a more personalized social media experience compared to centralized platforms like Meta-operated Facebook and Twitter. As Bluesky's user base continues to grow, its focus on user customization may attract users seeking alternatives to traditional social media platforms.

Bluesky shows trends similar to larger social media sites despite unique features

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Bluesky shows trends similar to larger social media sites despite unique features

A study highlights that Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform seen as an alternative to X, shows trends similar to larger platforms, with few users driving most interactions despite its unique features. Launched in February 2023, Bluesky allows customizable feeds, granting users content control. Though predominantly left-leaning ideologically, polarizing issues, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, reveal user divisions. Bluesky's user spikes are often linked to events affecting Twitter, affirming it as a preferred alternative.

Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension

Millions of Brazilians have turned to social media platforms like Threads and Bluesky after the ban on Elon Musk's social network, X. Bluesky, created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has gained over two million new users, while searches for Threads have quadrupled. However, there are concerns about smaller user bases and data protection. Despite the ban, some politicians, like President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, are actively using Threads and Bluesky, while others, like former President Jair Bolsonaro, are still not on Bluesky and use Threads to promote their Telegram account.

Bluesky is different from X for now

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Bluesky is different from X for now

Liberals who are disillusioned with the current state of X (formerly Twitter) are migrating to Bluesky, a new Twitter-like platform that allows users to curate their experience and engage with like-minded individuals. This move represents a shift away from the ideal of a public sphere that accommodates diverse voices and instead prioritizes individual preferences and control. The migration to Bluesky is driven by dissatisfaction with X's shift towards conservatism under the ownership of Elon Musk, who has made the platform more permissive towards hate speech and reactionary content. Users are seeking a more curated and moderated space that aligns with their values and allows them to block out undesirable voices. While Bluesky's success is not guaranteed, this migration highlights the demand for social platforms that prioritize user preferences over advertiser interests and offer a more communal experience.

Bluesky scoops up the developer of popular third-party app, Graysky

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Bluesky scoops up the developer of popular third-party app, Graysky

London-based software engineer Samuel Newman, developer of the third-party Bluesky client Graysky, is joining Bluesky, a decentralized rival to Twitter/X. Newman will contribute to the development of Bluesky's official app. The future of the Graysky app remains uncertain, although Newman plans to keep it maintained for now. He is also open to inquiries from other developers interested in taking over the Graysky app. Bluesky currently has 5.18 million registered users, and with Newman on board, hopes are high for further feature enhancements, including the possibility of an iPad app.

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Livemint

Livemint · 8m ago

What is Bluesky? Decentralized network thriving as users abandon Elon Musk’s X

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, is gaining momentum and attracting millions of users, while its biggest rival, X, experiences a surge in deactivations. Initially started as a project under Twitter, Bluesky became an independent entity in 2021. It gained attention when X faced a ban in Brazil and experienced a mass exodus after Elon Musk's political leaning towards Donald Trump. Bluesky's user base has more than doubled to over 19 million, but it still has competition from Threads, which has a larger user base. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to introduce a similar feature to Bluesky.

Bluesky is funding developer projects to give its Twitter/X alternative a boost

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Bluesky is funding developer projects to give its Twitter/X alternative a boost

Bluesky, a potential Twitter competitor, has introduced "AT Protocol Grants" to support developers building on its new social networking protocol. The company will provide small grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 per project, with a total fund of $10,000. Interested developers can apply for these grants, which will be distributed through public GitHub Sponsorships. Additionally, Bluesky has partnered with Amazon Web Services to offer developers $5,000 in AWS Activate credits. This move demonstrates Bluesky's commitment to investing in its developer community and fostering collaborative growth in contrast to Twitter, now X, which has limited developer support.

Substack’s Notes feature is getting more Twitter-like capabilities

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Substack’s Notes feature is getting more Twitter-like capabilities

Content platform Substack has introduced new features to its Notes feature, making it more similar to Twitter's social network. Users can now directly post videos to Notes, as well as embed Notes on external webpages. These updates come a year after the launch of Notes as a way to attract users who were leaving Twitter. Substack says that Notes has resulted in over 3,000 paid subscriptions and 230,000 free subscriptions for writers and creators in the past month. Meanwhile, Twitter is implementing a small fee for new users to combat its bot issue.

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