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With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Twitter, or "Social network X," went dark in Brazil after a Supreme Court justice ordered its blackout. This came after a battle between the justice and X owner Elon Musk over online speech regulation in the country. Musk announced that X would no longer comply with court orders to suspend accounts, leading to threats of employee arrests and eventually the blocking of the platform. As a result, Brazilians began migrating to alternative platforms such as Bluesky and Threads. This incident highlighted the significant influence of Brazil's 200 million users on Twitter's global network.

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Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m 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.

Brazilians seek out social-media alternatives after ban on Elon Musk’s X

Livemint

Livemint · 12m ago

Brazilians seek out social-media alternatives after ban on Elon Musk’s X

Brazil's Supreme Court shut down Elon Musk's social media platform, X, causing many Brazilians to migrate to other apps such as Bluesky and Threads. Some Brazilians viewed the court's ban as undemocratic, while others believed it was necessary due to the platform's issues with fake news and bots. The ban took effect on Saturday, and a panel of the Supreme Court will review the decision on Monday. This dispute reflects the growing tensions between social media companies and governments worldwide. A prolonged ban in Brazil would significantly impact X, as Brazil has one of the world's most active online populations.

Bluesky sees 1 mn new Brazilian users in 3 days after X suspension

Money Control

Money Control · 12m ago

Bluesky sees 1 mn new Brazilian users in 3 days after X suspension

About one million new users joined Twitter-rival Bluesky in Brazil within three days after Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X for not following orders. Bluesky has also become the top free iPhone app in Brazil, ranking ahead of Meta's Threads. On the ranking, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said, "Good job Brazil, you made the right choice."

Bluesky tops app charts and sees ‘all-time-highs’ after Brazil bans X

TechCrunch · 12m ago

Bluesky tops app charts and sees ‘all-time-highs’ after Brazil bans X

A Brazilian court's decision to ban X (formerly Twitter) has boosted its rival Bluesky, leading to record activity and 500,000 new users in two days. Bluesky also topped Brazil's free iPhone app chart, surpassing Meta’s Threads. The growth is notable for a platform that opened to the public in February 2024.

Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows | TechCrunch

Instagram Threads is nearing its competitor X in daily mobile app users, boasting 115.1 million daily active users as of June 2025, a 127.8% increase year-over-year. X has 132 million daily actives, but its growth has declined by 15.2%. While Bluesky has experienced significant growth, it remains much smaller with 4.1 million daily active users. Threads competes closely with X on mobile, but X dominates in web visits with 145.8 million against Threads' 6.9 million.

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

Business Insider

Business Insider · 9m 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.

Weekly Tech Recap: X sees mass exodus, Sam Altman hits back at Musk and more

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Weekly Tech Recap: X sees mass exodus, Sam Altman hits back at Musk and more

This week's top tech news includes: - Thousands of users abandoned Elon Musk's X platform after Donald Trump's victory, leading to gains for its rivals Threads and Bluesky. - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to Musk's claims of bias in ChatGPT, questioning which AI model could be considered a left-wing propaganda machine. - Apple released the third developer beta for iOS 18.2, introducing new AI features. - WhatsApp introduced a drafts feature, allowing users to save unsent messages. - Oppo confirmed the launch of its flagship Find X8 series in India, featuring new ColorOS 15 UI.

Bluesky opens up federation, letting anyone run their own server

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Bluesky opens up federation, letting anyone run their own server

Bluesky, a social network competing with X, Threads, and Mastodon, is now opening up federation, allowing anyone to run their own server and connect it to the Bluesky network. This decentralized model gives users more control over their personal data, catering to the growing demand for privacy and autonomy in social networking. Bluesky, funded by Twitter and later spun out as its own company, has gained traction as an alternative to mainstream platforms. It now has over 5 million registered users and aims to provide a safer space for interaction through independent moderation and account portability.

Bluesky crashes as users leave Elon Musk's X after Donald Trump's victory

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Bluesky crashes as users leave Elon Musk's X after Donald Trump's victory

Bluesky, a decentralized social network backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is seeing a surge in users as people leave rival platform X (formerly Twitter) following Donald Trump's election win. However, Bluesky experienced an outage on November 14 and 15, with thousands of users unable to access the platform. Although Bluesky has gained over 2.5 million users in the past week and surpassed 16 million lifetime users, it still lags behind X and Meta's Threads. Users are leaving X due to changes in terms of service and concerns about misinformation control and Elon Musk's support for Trump.

Threads widens the gap with X, with triple the daily downloads on iOS

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Threads widens the gap with X, with triple the daily downloads on iOS

Instagram's Threads app is currently surpassing the downloads of Twitter's app, X, indicating its growing popularity in the alt-Twitter market. While Threads initially saw a surge in downloads following its launch, its numbers fluctuated as parent company Meta attempted different strategies. However, by late December, Threads consistently surpassed X in daily downloads on both iOS and Google Play. This trend suggests that Threads could become the primary microblogging platform, giving Meta more control over the news ecosystem. Meanwhile, decentralized alternatives like Mastodon and Bluesky have yet to gain significant traction.

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