Bluesky Grows Rapidly as X Users Seek New Social Media Options

Latest news is nonstop talking about Bluesky social media app that is stealing the trend from X, with 17 million users as of Friday, and 2.5 million new accounts created in just the past week. Bluesky vs X trend comes as a consequence of X’s latest changes and new terms of service being implemented following US presidential elections. 

Finding Alternatives to X 

Bluesky app’s rise has been rapid, driven by growing dissatisfaction with Elon Musk X leadership.  

In 2019, Dorsey initially drafted this platform, and it quickly gained traction as a decentralized social media option. Surprisingly, the BlueSky social media app has grown to 17 million users, with 2.5 million of those joining within the past week alone 

This sudden increase in accounts comes as some X users, frustrated by recent changes and the political environment wanted to find alternatives to X. 

For those already familiar with X, transitioning to Bluesky feels easy. The platform’s layout and core features are remarkably similar to those of X with users posting “skeets” (like tweets), liking, replying, and sharing media. The color scheme, a mix of blue and white, also mirrors Twitter’s familiar aesthetic, making it easier for former X users to feel at home quickly, however, it fuels the Bluesky vs X trend.  

Although Bluesky is still small compared to X and Meta’s Threads, which has nearly 275 million monthly users, its simplicity and ease of use have made it an appealing option for those seeking a fresh social media experience without needing to relearn an entirely new interface. 

Posting on Bluesky 

Posting on Bluesky is easy, with posts (or “skeets”) supporting up to 300 characters, as well as photos, videos, and GIFs. Like X, you can tag others using the @ symbol, and you can manage who interacts with your posts. Also, Bluesky classifies posts into categories such as “posts,” “replies,” and “media,” similar to how X works. 

One standout Bluesky feature is the “Feeds” option, which allows users to discover new accounts based on specific interests or topics, for example, you join the “Blacksky” feed to connect with more Black users. Additionally, users can create and share “Starter Packs,” which are lists of accounts and feeds they recommend for newcomers to follow.  

Growing Your Network on Bluesky 

Bluesky offers a more manual approach to discovering content unlike X. By following specific feeds or searching for usernames, users can build their personalized content experience over time. 

Despite occasional outages reported this week, which the company attributed to an issue with an internet provider, Bluesky’s growing community is a testament to the platform’s potential to grow further.  

Is Bluesky Finally Replacing X? 

In the ongoing Bluesky Vs X battle for social media dominance, it seems like Elon Musk may have lost ground to Bluesky, which is quickly gaining momentum and replacing X as the platform of choice for many users.  

With its familiar design, decentralized vision, and growing user base, Bluesky is emerging as a serious competitor. But the question remains: Will Bluesky rise to become the new “X,” or will Musk’s X reclaim its dominance and reassert itself as the leading media platform? Only time will tell if Bluesky’s rapid growth can maintain its momentum, or if X can find a way to reclaim the spotlight. 

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