Bluesky Surges Post-Election Amid X Dissatisfaction

Bluesky, an alternative social media platform to Elon Musk's X, has gained over 1 million new users in the week following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, bringing its total to 15 million users. This surge is attributed to dissatisfaction with X, amid Elon Musk's public support for President-elect Donald Trump and the platform's issues with hate speech and misinformation. Many users, including high-profile journalists and celebrities, have left X in search of a less toxic environment, contributing to Bluesky's rapid growth. Despite the uptick in users, Bluesky still trails behind major competitors like Meta's Threads and X, which have significantly larger user bases. Bluesky's appeal lies in its decentralized architecture, allowing users more control over their data and interactions. The platform's recent popularity is reflected in its top ranking on the iOS app store, surpassing other popular apps like Threads and ChatGPT.