Bluesky Trending Topics: Why Some Posts Surface and Others Do Not

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

How to Boost Reach of a Bluesky Post Without Paid Promotion

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

Bluesky Algorithm Bias Toward New Accounts: How It Works

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

How to Opt Out of Algorithmic Recommendations on Bluesky

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