Bluesky Gains a Million Users as Discontent Grows with Musk's X
TL;DR
Following Donald Trump's reelection, Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, gained a million new users as many left X (formerly Twitter), which has become more aligned with far-right politics under Elon Musk's ownership. Bluesky, known for its transparency and user safety, appeals to those disenchanted with X's political climate. Meanwhile, Threads, another competitor, continues to grow, though it hasn't reported a similar spike in users. The shift indicates a realignment in social media preferences as users seek alternatives to X.
- Bluesky Pulled a Million New Users After Election as More Abandoned Musk’s X Rolling Stone
- Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election The Guardian
- Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election The New York Times
- Bluesky Might End Up Defeating Twitter Once and for All Slate
- Users Flee X for Bluesky After Owner Elon Musk Powers Trump Election Win The Daily Beast
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