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5mo ago

Mass Migration from X to Bluesky Following US Election

Elon Musk's alignment with Donald Trump prompts users to leave X for Bluesky, seeking a more neutral social media platform.

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Elon Musk now appears unstoppable thanks to his close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
This illustration photograph taken on November 12, 2024, shows the logo of social media platform Bluesky displayed on a mobile telephone and tablet, in Paris. The bluesky social network has soared to one of the top positions in social network downloads in app stores in the past week since the US election. The company reported a recent gain of 700,000 new users joining the social media platform, an alternative to X (formerly known as Twitter). (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP) (Photo by IAN LANGSDON/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Bluesky has gained over 19 million users, with a significant surge following the US presidential election results.
  • Elon Musk's involvement in Trump's administration and changes to X's terms of service have driven users to seek alternatives.
  • Bluesky offers a decentralized platform with user-customizable feeds, appealing to those discontent with X's perceived political bias.
  • Prominent figures and media outlets are migrating to Bluesky, citing concerns over hate speech and misinformation on X.
  • Despite Bluesky's growth, X remains a dominant platform with over 300 million active users, though facing a significant user exodus.