Bluesky
2024 - 11 - 14Bluesky Soars: A Million New Users Said 'Bye' to Musk's X!
Bluesky - Decentralized platforms - Digital safety - Elon Musk - Lizzo - Social media migration - User experience - X (Twitter)Bluesky is flying high with 1 million new users post-election, while celebs like Lizzo join the exodus from X. Ready for social media freedom?
In an unexpected twist in the social media landscape, the decentralized platform Bluesky has seen a remarkable surge in its user base, adding a staggering one million new members since the US presidential election. Launched by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was initially an exclusive, invitation-only platform until it opened to the public in February, welcoming a flood of users eager for an alternative to Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter). As the dust settles post-election, many are seeking refuge from the chaos and toxicity often associated with traditional platforms.
The migration to Bluesky doesn’t just stop at casual users. Celebrities are also hopping on the bandwagon, with Lizzo recently tweeting about her decision to join the platform to escape the negativity lurking in the corners of the internet. "I hate the internet. Anyways I joined Bluesky cus we’re leaving toxicity in 2024," she shared, articulating feelings that resonate with many social media users. With migration numbers so high, it’s evident that people are hungry for a healthier online environment where conversations can flow more freely without the weight of undue pressure.
Bluesky’s sustained growth is no accident. Experts attribute its climb to dissatisfaction with X, particularly following Elon Musk's management style and controversial decisions regarding content regulation. The platform now boasts approximately 15 million users, making it a significant player in the race for social media supremacy. As Bluesky captures the limelight, it poses a serious challenge to other social networks and encourages users to reconsider their online habits in search of more empowering experiences.
What’s fascinating about this migration is that it goes beyond mere numbers. Social media dynamics are changing as users prioritize platforms that promote decentralization and user control. As Bluesky continues to garner attention, the question lingers: Are we witnessing the dawn of a new social media era, one where user experience trumps the corporate agenda? The exodus from X could very well be a catalyst for reshaping the digital landscape.
Fun Fact #1: The name 'Bluesky' was inspired by Dorsey's vision for 'greater possibility' in social media—an ideal many users have been craving!
Fun Fact #2: With the phrase "leaving toxicity in 2024" gaining popularity, could this be the year we see a mass movement toward healthier online interactions? Stay tuned!
Bluesky has added 1 million new users since Trump's election as ... (Fortune)
Championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February. Richard Drew—AP.
Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election (Euronews)
The social media platform Bluesky has added one million users since the US presidential election as many users of Elon Musk's platform X look for an ...
How to get started on Bluesky, the app some X users are defecting to (The Washington Post)
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Bluesky, a popular alternative to X/Twitter, has crossed 15 million user mark, with user sign-ups surging in the wake of the U.S. election.
What is Bluesky? Emerging social platform tops 15M users in wake ... (WTNH.com)
Bluesky, a decentralized social platform, has experienced a surge in users following the U.S. election and now boasts upwards of 15 million users.
What's Bluesky? Officials, agencies flock new social media alternative (WUSA9.com)
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Lizzo Latest Celeb to Join Bluesky Amid X Exodus—'Leaving ... (Newsweek)
"I hate the internet. Anyways I joined bluesky cus we're leaving toxicity in 2024," the singer posted on Instagram.
Bluesky has added 1 million users since the U.S. election as people ... (Boston.com)
Championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February.
X Exodus—Is Bluesky On Track To Be The New Twitter? (Forbes)
Two years after tech entrepreneur Elon Musk bought Twitter—only to later change its name and a whole lot more—a newish arrival to the scene could be its ...
Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election (The New York Times)
With one million new accounts added since the U.S. elections, Bluesky has solidified itself as an option for people looking to change their social media ...
Who owns Bluesky? Here's who's behind the friendlier Twitter ... (AZCentral.com)
The main owner of Bluesky helped create a social media platform that discourages bots and hate speech and lets users curate their feed as they wish.
Bluesky Hits Top of Apple App Store as Users Seek X Alternative (TheWrap)
Bluesky raced to the top of Apple's App Store on Thursday, with new users flocking to the social app as an alternative to X after its owner, Elon Musk, ...
Bluesky has been acting up today (The Verge)
By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He's submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode ...
Threads has grown by 15 million users this month (The Verge)
Adam Mosseri said Thursday that Threads has gotten “more than 15 million signups in November alone,” seemingly trying to throw some cold water over Bluesky ...
Bluesky Down? X Alternate Faces Massive Outage As Thousands ... (Times Now)
Bluesky, the rival platform to Elon Musk's X, was down on Thursday as thousands of users signed up. Downdetector, platform that tracks online outages, ...
What To Know About Bluesky—The Buzzy Social Media App ... (Forbes)
Bluesky, a text-based social media platform that is functionally similar to (and even shares the same co-founder as) X, formerly known as Twitter, ...
What is Bluesky and why are people leaving X to sign up? (The Independent)
The independent platform is proving to be a popular destination for people who no longer wish to be on X.
Lizzo Joins Bluesky & Explains Her Reasoning: 'I Hate the Internet' (Billboard)
“Anyways I joined bluesky cus we're leaving toxicity in 2024 ,” added the Grammy winner, who also shared the news on her Story and wrote, “#TheGreatMigration.
What is Bluesky and why are people leaving X to sign up? (RTE.ie)
Around one million users signed up for social media site Bluesky in the week following Donald Trump's election win - but what is it?
Is Bluesky down for you? Explosive growth leads to inevitable ... (ZDNet)
The swift expansion of the X rival reveals the urgent need for decentralized infrastructure to ensure a scalable, user-owned social platform.
People are flocking to social media app Bluesky. What is it, and who ... (The Desert Sun)
Bluesky originated as a project funded by Twitter several years before Elon Musk's ownership. Here's how to join the platform.
Bluesky experiences outage as users flock to the platform (BBC News)
Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election.
Lizzo Jumps to Bluesky, Leading Celebrity Exodus from X (Music Times)
Lizzo is the latest celebrity to leave X, owned by Elon Musk.
What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after ... (USA TODAY)
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a boom in new accounts since Election Day. Here's what to know.
People are fleeing Elon Musk's X for Threads and Bluesky. Welcome ... (Fortune)
Elon Musk during a campaign rally for Donald Trump. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images. The deluge of goodbye messages from people leaving ...
Bluesky attracts millions as users leave Musk's X after Trump win (Reuters)
Social media platform Bluesky is adding millions of users as people flee X after Donald Trump was elected U.S. President and as an upcoming change to the ...
X competitor Bluesky suffers outages as user signups skyrocket (Business Insider)
A Bluesky spokesperson told Business Insider in an email that the outage was due to one of the platform's internet providers experiencing downtime "because a ...
Bluesky crashes as Elon Musk's X faces exodus, with Hollywood ... (Hindustan Times)
Bluesky, a social network competing with X (Twitter), is gaining popularity with over 16 million users, including Hollywood celebrities.
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