As X (previously Twitter) plunges in numbers due to the mass exodus of users it has experienced ever since billionaire Elon Musk purchased it in 2022, alternatives like Bluesky have popped into existence to give it a little competition. Since then, some of these have exploded in numbers as others didn’t quite make it.
Bluesky was one of the ones that were able to thrive, mostly thanks to the help of Jack Dorsey (Twitter’s ex-CEO and co-finder) who was the hand behind it all. He originally started it in 2019 and officially rolled it out as an invite-only platform in 2023 (conveniently planned out it seems). Since then, the platform was eventually opened up to public registration and has been slowly adding features trying to catch up to the likes of Twitter and other social networks.
In the latest news, the platform has announced new features that will be coming in the next few months. These features include the ability to send DMs (direct messages) to other users, the ability to upload GIFs and videos, OAuth support for more secure sign-ins, improved custom feeds, and better additional anti-harassment features. Clearly trying to recreate what Twitter once was while adding some well-needed features that any network could benefit from.
It has been reported that Bluesky currently has over 5.6 million users and that number continues to grow at a steady rate as users look for alternatives to X and other platforms that just haven’t been cutting it or have fallen completely.
