Following the ban on the popular social media app X (formerly known as Twitter) in Pakistan, a new social media app, Bluesky, is gaining popularity among users. However, there are reports that the government has also blocked this new app.
On social media, especially Facebook, Bluesky users are reporting that the app has been shut down in the country. However, the government has not provided any clarification regarding this issue.
BlueSky’s sudden rise in Pakistan comes amid increasing accessibility issues with X. Due to government restrictions and the growing need for a VPN to access X, many Pakistani users have turned to BlueSky as an alternative.
The appeal of BlueSky lies in its promise of a cleaner, more user-friendly experience, offering similar features to X but without the toxicity and complexities of Musk’s platform.
In Pakistan, as well as other regions, BlueSky is becoming a popular alternative for those frustrated by X’s changes, including the recent controversial policy shift that allows blocked users to view public accounts.
What is Bluesky?
BlueSky, originally conceived as a project within Twitter by co-founder Jack Dorsey, was designed to create an open, decentralized standard for social media. Launched in 2021 as an independent entity, BlueSky has quickly evolved into a strong competitor to X, offering a more customizable and transparent user experience.
