Bluesky gained over 700,000 new users in just one week, pushing its total user base to 14.5 million.

Most of these new users are from the U.S., signaling a shift as people look for alternatives to X. Now ranked second in the U.S. App Store, Bluesky is only trailing Meta’s Threads.

Many are flocking to Bluesky after X’s controversial decision to allow blocked users to still see posts. Meanwhile, complaints are rising about Threads, from engagement bait to misinformation. Though Threads is much bigger, Bluesky’s recent growth is undeniable.

Could Bluesky become the new home for frustrated social media users?