Bluesky

Bluesky, the social app backed by Jack Dorsey, is testing a private “dislike” button to improve conversations and personalization. Unlike public downvotes, the feature will quietly teach the algorithm what users want less of while helping build a healthier online community.

Bluesky announces blue checks for famous people, but unlike X, you can’t buy them

Bluesky announced it will now display a blue checkmark next to accounts it has proactively verified. These will be given to well-known and authentic figures.

There’s a new Instagram rival now available on iPhone

You need a Bluesky account to log in to the Flashes app.

Jack Dorsey on Bluesky’s growth: Users are running away X, not running to something on Bluesky

Jack Dorsey suggested that Bluesky’s growth is largely driven by users leaving X rather than being drawn to Bluesky for its unique features.

BlueSky adds more than 23 million users in 2024, claims report

Recently, BlueSky published its 2024 moderation report, where the social media platform highlighted its sizable growth last year. The firm was also forced to boost its content-moderation team, which expanded to roughly 100 moderators and is further growing.

BlueSky introduces a dedicated custom feed for vertical videos: All the details

Bluesky has introduced a custom feed for vertical videos like other popular platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok in its app, allowing users to browse and pin trending videos. This launch coincides with X adding a video tab for vertical videos in the app’s bottom bar for users in the U.S.

BlueSky adds X-like Trending Topics feature to view popular current conversations: Here’s how it works

BlueSky is rolling out the Trending Topics feature as a beta on its interface, where the top viral content on the platform will be visible. It will allow users to browse through current popular topics on the mobile app as well as the desktop version.

Bluesky to roll out subscription plans, link click metrics soon

Bluesky is working on a subscription model that will offer premium features, according to Emily Liu, a key member of the Bluesky team.

Bluesky to implement stricter verification policies, may introduce blue check marks

We are working behind the scenes to help many organisations and high-profile individuals set up their verified domain handles,” said the social media platform.

Bluesky faces spam and bot ‘problem’ as new users sign up

BlueSky has added millions of new users after the US presidential election and has now received more than 42,000 moderation reports in a day about inappropriate postings. The social media platform has also added email verification for new signups.

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?

Championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February

Bluesky adds more than a million users after the US presidential election, crosses the 15 million mark

Bluesky has seen a huge surge in new users after the US presidential elections last week. This is mainly attributed to Elon Musk’s reaffirmed support for President-elect Donald Trump,

X rival Bluesky gains 7 lakh new users in a week after the US elections

Bluesky, the rival to Elon Musk’s popular social media platform X, has seen a surge in its userbase after the US presidential election. 

World Street | Bluesky's flight, China's weak PMI data, EV maker BYD's shopping and more

From China's weak PMI data to electric vehicle manufacturer BYD's latest purchase, here’s a look at recent business developments around the world.

Three days, 1 million users: Social media platform Bluesky sees massive surge in downloads as Brazil bans X

Bluesky has become the top free app on the iPhone app chart in Brazil. In three days, it has added over a million new users

X alternative Bluesky is no longer invite-only, is now open to all

Bluesky uses an algorithm called Authenticated Transfer Protocol, which allows users to use one account across multiple social media services

Bluesky temporarily halts new sign-ups citing 'degraded performance'

The move has come after Twitter announced limits on the number of tweets one can view in a day.

Jack Dorsey criticises Elon Musk’s management of Twitter

Once an Elon Musk backer, Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey no longer thinks he’s the right person to lead the social media platform.

Bluesky repeats most of Twitter's mistakes

The Jack Dorsey-backed social networking app is big on aspiration, but lacking in detail

Jack Dorsey-backed Bluesky: All you need to know about Twitter’s hottest rival

Bluesky will be a decentralised social media platform, which is expected to give users more control, including how their data is stored and used and what content is served to them. Here’s an explainer about what you can expect from the newest kid in the social networking space

Twitter-like Bluesky creates invite envy

Bluesky was created by Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey and is now the talk of Silicon Valley, leaving those in the know scrambling to secure an invite to join the app that is still in the testing phase.

Celebs, Politicians Join Twitter Rival Bluesky: Here’s How You Can Too

Many are looking no further than Bluesky, which has its own origins in Twitter and, to all intents and purposes, acts in a very similar fashion. Its latest devotees include US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, writer-comedian Dril and model Chrissy Teigen

Twitter alternative Bluesky launches on Android

The Jack Dorsey-backed social media platform was launched on Apple's iOS App Store in February.

Twitter-funded social media project Bluesky adds Jack Dorsey to board

Bluesky is working to build a technology that would allow different social media companies to operate on the same standard, which would enable developers to build apps that work across platforms and users to easily switch between the services. Dorsey first announced Bluesky in 2019, saying the effort would take years to build.