Bluesky Experiences Explosive User Growth After the U.S. Election

Bluesky's User Growth Post U.S. Election

Bluesky has recently seen an astounding surge of over 700,000 new users in the wake of the U.S. election results. Reports from Bsky Stats indicate that this new wave has led to more than 100,000 daily signups following the pivotal event on November 5th.

Reasons Behind the Growth

• Over 10 million follows per day (+400%)
• About 18 million likes daily (+46%)
• Approximately 3 million posts shared per day (+30%)

The platform's acknowledgment of its burgeoning user base has been confirmed by reliable outlets including The Guardian and The Verge.

Bluesky vs. X and Other Alternatives

Bluesky's organic growth is particularly noteworthy compared to competitors like Meta’s Threads, which boasts 275 million users largely due to Instagram integration. Despite lacking backing from a major tech entity, Bluesky has firmly established itself as a viable alternative, ranking third among microblogging platforms.

Link to X's User Departure

Bluesky's rapid expansion appears closely tied to controversial decisions made by Elon Musk involving X. Following a temporary ban of X in Brazil due to regulatory issues, Bluesky capitalized on the moment, experiencing a 50% user increase. Furthermore, significant policy changes on X have also precipitated user migrations to Bluesky.

Future Implications for Social Media

Respected researcher Axel Bruns has suggested that current trends indicate a decisive shift in user preferences, as individuals opt for refuge in platforms like Bluesky instead of X.