Bluesky gains 1 million users in a week as X users seek alternatives after US election

Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week following the U.S. election, bringing its total to 15 million. This increase comes as some users from X seek alternatives for online engagement. Previously, Bluesky had seen significant user growth after X was banned in Brazil, gaining 2.6 million users in that period. Despite Bluesky's rise, X reported a 15.5% increase in new signups on Election Day. New users on Bluesky include journalists and celebrities, drawn by its ad-free environment. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with X, citing concerns over its content and recent changes to its terms of service.