In the aftermath of the US presidential election, a significant wave of social media users have turned away from the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and have flocked to a growing alternative: Bluesky. This burgeoning platform has rapidly become a sanctuary for those disillusioned by the increasingly polarized and chaotic environment under Elon Musk’s leadership. Musk’s close association with President-elect Donald Trump, combined with his controversial political and social ideologies, has driven millions to seek a new digital refuge.
Why have so many online users flocked to this comparatively tiny platform? Does Bluesky offer more for people than other bigger social networks? Click through this gallery to find out.