Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election

Bluesky has gained more than 1 million new users since the US election as people leave X, according to the company, which said it now has nearly 15 million users worldwide, up from 9 million in September. The influx comes largely from North America and the UK. Social media researcher Axel Bruns said Bluesky offers a more effective system for blocking or suspending problematic accounts, calling it a refuge for users who want the Twitter experience without far-right activism, misinformation and hate speech. Bluesky spokesperson Emily Liu said the company welcomed new users ranging from Swifties to wrestlers to city planners.