Bluesky Sees Surge in Users Following Election, Challenging X's Dominance X, formerly Twitter, is experiencing a significant decline in users following the U.S. presidential election, with many opting for Bluesky instead. The decentralized social media platform has grown from 9+ million to 14.6+ million users since September. This trend indicates a shift away from X, which has been criticized for its handling of free speech and moderation. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/12/bluesky-is-seeing-an-exodus-of-unhappy-x-users-following-the-election/