Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and its subsequent rebranding as X caused a stir among users, leading many to seek alternative social networking platforms. One such alternative, Bluesky, has now opened its doors to all users, abandoning its previous invite-only model. The platform has spent the past year developing features such as moderation tools and custom feeds to provide a user-friendly experience.

Bluesky currently boasts three million active users and prides itself on offering an open network where users have control over their feeds and moderation settings, in contrast to the opaque algorithms used by traditional social media platforms. Notably, X’s algorithm has been open sourced, making it the only social network to do so.

Meta’s Threads is another alternative to X, with a user base of 130 million. Despite these options, X still reigns supreme with over 500 million active users, positioning itself as the “de facto global town square,” according to Musk. While some users initially swore off X/Twitter in favor of alternatives, many have since returned.

Bluesky’s move to open its platform signifies a shift in the social media landscape and provides users with more choices for connecting online. As the platform continues to evolve and attract new members, it remains an intriguing option for those seeking an alternative to traditional social networks. Joining Bluesky is now easier than ever before—sign up today and explore a new era of social networking freedom!