Bluesky gains 1 million users since US election reaching 15 million total

Bluesky has gained 1 million users since the U.S. election, bringing its total to 15 million. This increase follows a trend of users leaving X for alternatives. The platform opened to the public in February after an invite-only period. Bluesky's growth follows previous spikes, including 2.6 million users after X was banned in Brazil. Users are attracted to Bluesky's features, such as a chronological feed and a focus on moderation, which some say resembles early Twitter. In contrast, X reported a 15.5% increase in new signups on Election Day, claiming to dominate the conversation around the election. Recent changes to X's terms of service have raised concerns among some users, prompting notable departures from the platform.