Bluesky adds 1m new members as users flee X after the US election

Social media platform has become a refuge' from the far-right activism on X, experts say, after Elon Musk teamed up with Donald Trump

Social media platform Bluesky has picked up more than 1 million new users since the US election, as users seek to escape misinformation and offensive posts on X.

The influx, largely from North America and the UK, has helped Bluesky reach nearly 15 million users worldwide, up from 9 million in September, the company said.