Bluesky surges with almost a million new users following public launch

Bluesky, the open-source Twitter alternative, experiences a substantial influx of users, surpassing 4 million sign-ups just one day after its public launch.

Bluesky, backed by Jack Dorsey and initially conceived as an internal project at Twitter, witnessed a surge in sign-ups, adding over 850,000 new users within 24 hours.

Previously in an invitation-only beta phase, Bluesky's move to open its platform to the public has sparked continued interest, challenging Meta's dominance in text-based social media alternatives.

Despite encountering technical glitches like custom feed issues and a brief outage, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber remains optimistic about the platform's growth trajectory.

Positioned as a decentralized social media platform, Bluesky distinguishes itself with an open-source protocol and customizable features, attracting developers and users alike.