Bluesky launches with Brazilians, reaches 10 million users

Social Network Bluesky Announced a new achievement in the number of users. The platform Reached 10 million registered profiles Last Sunday (15).

The official message was published on the company's account in English and Portuguese. The Brazilian audience is the most present and active on the service so far, as it adopted it as an alternative after the suspension of the X service (formerly Twitter).

Message confirming new user achievement.source: Bluesky

“If you're reading this, you're one of the first 10 million Bluesky users.“The message says. In one year of operation, in November 2023, the site It has recently gained 2 million users. It showed slow growth. Shortly after Elon Musk's network was banned nationwide, it managed to achieve the same number of new registrations in just three days.

In recent weeks, the platform has been quick to roll out new features and welcome Brazilian and other audiences. New features include the ability to post long-awaited videos (albeit in a somewhat limited way) and mechanisms to combat toxic content.

X suspension continues in the country

While Bluesky and Threads remain alternatives, social network X remains banned from operating in Brazil for an indefinite period. The service has been suspended by the operators since August 31, following an action taken by Minister Alexandre de Moraes.

Last Friday (13), the Supreme Federal Court (STF) allowed the transfer of R$18.3 million from the X and Starlink accounts to the Federation's coffers, resolving part of the obstacles to the operation of the platform in the country.

However, the service And continues without a national representative and without accepting court decisions To cooperate with investigations or block the circulation of content that is considered criminal. Therefore, the STF decision remains in effect.