Bluesky Surges with 1 Million New Users Amid Twitter Exodus

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Following the recent election, X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced its largest user exodus since Elon Musk's acquisition in 2022, with many users migrating to platforms like Bluesky and Threads. Users cite issues such as bots, harassment, and partisan ads as reasons for leaving, exacerbated by Musk's support for Donald Trump. Bluesky and Threads have seen significant user growth, with Bluesky becoming the top free app on Apple's App Store. X's new terms of service, allowing user posts to train AI, may further drive users away.
- X sees largest user exodus since Musk takeover NBC News
- Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election The New York Times
- Bluesky Might End Up Defeating Twitter Once and for All Slate
- Done With Elon? How to Get Started on Bluesky Social PCMag
- Bluesky has added 1 million users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X The Associated Press
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