Bluesky Surges as Twitter Users Seek New Home Post-Election

Users Turn to Bluesky as Discontent Grows with Elon Musk’s Platform

Following the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, the social media landscape is undergoing a notable transformation.

Many users, particularly Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase, known as the Swifties, are abandoning Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) for the emerging platform Bluesky.

The user count on Bluesky skyrocketed from 14 million to 20 million in just a few days, averaging one million new users daily. This rapid growth comes in light of dissatisfaction with Musk’s platform, particularly following his major changes since acquiring Twitter and the recent election results.

What Sets Bluesky Apart?

Bluesky is quickly gaining popularity as a fresh alternative to X and Meta Platforms, Inc.’s META Threads.

While Threads has reduced political discussions, Bluesky embraces open conversations. Its open-source structure, inspired by the AT Protocol, is designed to give users more control over their content and moderation options.

Features such as user-curated starter packs and a decentralized governance model make Bluesky an appealing choice for former X users seeking a platform focused on user experience rather than corporate interests.

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Beginning Your Journey with Bluesky: Starter Packs Overview

If you’re new to Bluesky, crafting your feed can feel daunting. However, the platform’s starter packs help streamline this process.

These packs consist of user-curated lists of accounts chosen based on interests, topics, or locations. Such tools enable new users to find and follow relevant accounts quickly without needing to search one by one.

Finding and Utilizing Starter Packs

Bluesky boasts over 86,000 starter packs for users to explore. You can browse these by heading to the directory and searching with keywords. Click here to access the directory.

Users can choose to follow individual accounts or use the “follow all” button for quicker subscription rates.

Examples of user-created starter packs can be found below: 

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Creating Your Starter Pack

If you’d like to develop your own starter pack, the steps are straightforward.

Step I: Access your profile on the mobile or desktop app.

Step II: Select “Starter Packs” and then click “Create.”

Step III: Name your pack, add a description, and select users to include.

Step IV: Share your new pack through a post.

Image via Bluesky

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