Do you remember that social media (decentralised) platform that experienced such a boom one year ago? Yeah, Bluesky as for today, hit 40 M users (I understood that "accounts") and is trying to improve experience, such as:
adding downvoting system dislikes, moderation tools (e.g. detecting toxic comments),
Reviewers see Bluesky as a cleaner, calmer Twitter-like network with real conversations, a simple interface, and less algorithmic noise. Users repeatedly praise its decentralized, open approach, flexible feeds, moderation tools, and domain-based identity, saying it feels transparent, community-led, and especially useful for sharing updates and following developers. The main complaints are narrow but clear: some miss bookmarks, and the 300-character limit can feel restrictive. One founder, the maker of Flipboard Surf, also notes that Bluesky serves as infrastructure for their product.
Pros: This Twitter-like app offers the significant advantage of being open-source and decentralized, fostering a community-driven approach to social networking. Its commitment to transparency and user empowerment is commendable.
Cons: One limitation to note is its 300-character per post restriction for those users that are only using the bsky.app. While this may encourage concise communication, it could also feel restrictive for users accustomed to longer-form content such as with Twitter premium. Overall, it's a promising platform with a focus on user privacy and community collaboration.
We’ve been using Bluesky to stay a bit closer to the dev community – and honestly, it’s been great.
Clean interface, no algorithm trying to outsmart you, and real conversations with people who actually care.
We share updates there too – new PHP versions, features in MAMP PRO, that kind of stuff. If you want feedback without the usual Twitter noise, Bluesky’s a solid place right now.
