You muted specific words in Bluesky expecting them to disappear from your feeds. Instead, those words still appear in the Discover feed. This happens because the Muted Words feature does not apply to the algorithmic Discover feed by default. Bluesky designed Muted Words mainly for the Following feed and notifications. This article explains why the … Read more
Bluesky’s Discover feed shows posts from accounts you do not follow. Many users wonder why certain posts appear and others do not. The algorithm does not rely on a single popularity metric like total likes or reposts. Instead, it uses a combination of social graph analysis and interaction patterns. This article explains how the Bluesky … Read more
When you open Bluesky, the default view is the ‘For You’ feed. This feed shows posts that Bluesky’s algorithm thinks you will find interesting. Many users wonder how this feed decides what to show and whether they can control it. The personalization is based on your activity, the accounts you follow, and the posts you … Read more
Your Bluesky Discover feed shows posts from accounts you do not follow. Over time, the algorithm learns your preferences based on likes, reposts, and follows. If the recommendations become stale, irrelevant, or filled with topics you no longer care about, you can reset them. This article explains how the Discover algorithm works and provides the … Read more
You open Bluesky and see a trending topic that seems random or unrelated to your interests. Another post you thought would go viral barely gets any attention. This happens because Bluesky uses an open, customizable algorithm system rather than a single corporate feed. The platform does not have a default trending topics feature like Twitter … Read more
Bluesky does not offer a paid promotion system, so growing the visibility of your posts depends entirely on organic engagement. Many users find that their posts get buried in feeds quickly, especially if they have a small follower count. The platform’s algorithm prioritizes replies, reposts, and quote posts over simple likes, which means you need … Read more
You may notice that posts from new Bluesky accounts appear more frequently in your feeds and notifications. This is by design. Bluesky applies a temporary visibility boost to new accounts to help them gain initial followers and engagement. This article explains the technical mechanism behind this algorithm bias, how long it lasts, and what you … Read more
Bluesky shows algorithmic content in your home feed by default. This includes posts from accounts you do not follow, suggested posts, and trending topics chosen by an algorithm. Many users prefer to see only posts from people they actually follow in chronological order. Bluesky offers built-in controls to disable these algorithmic recommendations. You can switch … Read more
The Bluesky Discover feed shows trending posts from across the network. Many users wonder how often this feed refreshes with new content. The refresh rate is not fixed and depends on server load, your network speed, and the app version you use. This article explains the actual update intervals, how to manually trigger a refresh, … Read more
Bluesky uses an algorithmic feed called “Discover” and your Home feed to show posts it thinks you will like. But the algorithm needs signals from you to learn your preferences. Without these signals, the feed shows random or popular content that may not match your interests. This article explains how likes and reposts act as … Read more