Bluesky gains 1 million users in wake of U.S. election as alternatives to X grow

Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week following the U.S. election, bringing its total to 15 million. Many new users, including journalists and politicians, are seeking a platform free from advertisements and hate speech. This surge follows previous increases in users after events like X's ban in Brazil. While Bluesky grows, X reported a 15.5% rise in new signups on Election Day, claiming to dominate the conversation around the election. Some users, including journalist Don Lemon, are leaving X due to concerns over its content and new legal terms. These changes require lawsuits against X to be filed in a Texas court, which may favor the platform.