Many Bluesky users assume that a high follower count guarantees high post views. In reality, reach on Bluesky depends on engagement patterns, algorithm behavior, and network structure rather than follower numbers alone. A user with 500 engaged followers can easily outperform an account with 10,000 inactive followers. This article explains the technical and behavioral reasons … Read more
Bluesky lets you see posts from people you follow in the main Following feed. But you might miss content from accounts that follow you back. The Mutuals feed solves this by showing only posts from accounts that both follow you and are followed by you. This is useful for finding engaged followers who are likely … Read more
Bluesky PBC has published detailed documents about how its recommendation algorithms work. Many users want to know why certain posts appear in their feeds and who controls the algorithm. Bluesky’s transparency reports explain the ranking signals, data sources, and user controls that shape the experience. This article covers what Bluesky has disclosed about its algorithmic … Read more
Bluesky shows a For You feed by default. This feed uses an algorithm to guess what you might like. Many users prefer a simple chronological feed that shows posts in the order they were published. You can switch off the For You feed and return to a chronological timeline in just a few taps. This … Read more
After migrating your Bluesky account to a new handle or domain, you may notice your Discover feed no longer shows relevant posts. Instead, it displays random or unrelated content, making the app feel impersonal. This happens because Bluesky ties personalization data to your account identifier, and migration resets that link. This article explains the technical … Read more
Blocking a user on Bluesky stops them from seeing your posts, following you, or sending you messages. The blocked user will not be notified that you blocked them. This article explains the exact steps to block a user from the Bluesky web app and the mobile app for iOS and Android. You will also learn … Read more
Bluesky gives you two main tools to control unwanted interactions: Block and Mute. Both tools hide content from a specific user, but they work in fundamentally different ways. Blocking is a hard separation that stops all communication and hides your posts from that person. Muting is a softer filter that hides the muted user’s posts … Read more
You see a post on Bluesky that attacks someone personally, threatens violence, or targets them based on race, gender, or other protected traits. Bluesky has a reporting system that lets you flag this content directly to the moderation team. This article explains the exact steps to report a post for harassment, what happens after you … Read more
Bluesky gives you control over what you see in your feeds. One way to fine-tune your experience is by subscribing to labelers. A labeler is a moderation service that attaches tags to posts, such as content warnings or topic markers. If you want to block certain types of content without muting entire accounts, a custom … Read more
When you block a user on Bluesky, they cannot see your posts, reply to you, or send direct messages. However, you might later want to restore access silently, especially if the block was temporary or accidental. Bluesky does not send a notification when you unblock someone, but the user can notice changes if they check … Read more