Bluesky Surges to 15 Million Users

Bluesky, a decentralized social network, has reached a significant milestone of 15 million registered users, experiencing a surge in sign-ups following the recent US presidential election. This increase is attributed to users leaving Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), largely due to Musk's support for President-Elect Donald Trump, which has led to a notable 115,000 account deactivations on X the day after the election. Bluesky has become the top app on Apple's App Store, surpassing competitors like Threads and ChatGPT, with approximately 1 million new users added in the past week alone. While X boasts over 500 million active users, Bluesky's growth reflects a growing demand for alternatives amid dissatisfaction with X's current management and features. Bluesky's recent updates include enhanced posting capabilities and anti-toxicity features, which appeal to users seeking a more positive online environment. Despite its rapid growth, Bluesky remains smaller than X and Threads, which continues to expand its user base.