Bluesky Surges in Popularity as Users Flee X

The decentralized social network Bluesky sees a massive influx of users following U.S. election results and Elon Musk's influence on X.

Bluesky reported over 1 million new sign-ups in a single day, pushing its total user base to 16 million.
This surge follows the U.S. presidential election and increased dissatisfaction with Elon Musk's X, which has seen significant user deactivations.
Bluesky's growth has pushed it to the top of the U.S. App Store's free apps chart, surpassing Threads and ChatGPT.
Threads, a competitor to Bluesky, continues to grow with over 15 million new users in November, despite upcoming plans to introduce ads in 2025.
Bluesky differentiates itself with a decentralized model, offering users more control over their data and moderation, unlike centralized platforms like X and Threads.