** Bluesky Social Gains Popularity as X Alternative, Reaches 14.5 Million Users Bluesky Social has seen significant growth since its launch in October 2022, reaching 14.5 million users by November 2024. The platform offers a decentralized social network with custom feeds, direct messages, and support for video attachments. Unlike X (formerly Twitter), Bluesky is an open-source platform allowing different apps to communicate. ** Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-bluesky-social-everything-to-know-about-the-popular-x-alternative/