Bluesky gains 700,000 users as X faces exodus after U.S. election

Bluesky has gained over 700,000 new users in the week after the U.S. presidential election, increasing its total to 14.5 million. Many users are leaving X, formerly Twitter, due to concerns about misinformation and offensive content. The surge in Bluesky's user base reflects a desire for better moderation and a more positive social media experience. Users are seeking alternatives to X, which has faced criticism for its handling of harmful behavior. Bluesky, which became independent in 2022, has previously attracted users dissatisfied with X and its owner, Elon Musk. Since the rebranding to X, Twitter has lost millions of users, with U.S. usage dropping over 20%.