Bluesky, once a promising alternative to X, is witnessing a drop in active users as it shifts focus beyond its core app nearly two years after its peak momentum.
Bluesky's app has lost over half its MAUs
Aug 12, 2026
01:02 pm
What's the storyBluesky, a decentralized social network that saw a massive influx of users from Elon Musk's X, following the US elections in November 2024, is now facing a decline in its user base.
According to Similarweb data, the number of monthly active users (MAUs) for Bluesky's mobile app stood at 10.4 million globally in June 2026, a drop of 27.2% year-on-year.
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