Bluesky review
An open, ad-free social app where you pick your feeds
- Bluesky Social
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
3.9 from 13.8K App Store ratings 10M+ Google Play downloads #79 in Social Networking on the US App Store
Does it deserve #6?
Is Bluesky worth it?
For most people, yes. Bluesky scores 8.5/10 and ranks #6 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for people who want a calm text feed they control, with no ads. Skip it if you need the biggest audience or want to earn from posts. Price: Free, with no ads and no paid plan.
The verdict
Bluesky feels like early Twitter with better controls. There are no ads, and you choose your own feeds or build one, so no single algorithm decides what you see. Posts are short, videos run up to 10 minutes, and group chats arrived in 2026. With over 43 million users it is far smaller than Threads or X, so some topics are quiet. Creators cannot earn from the app itself.
- Custom feeds you can pick or build
- No ads
- Starter Packs
- Strong mute, block and filter tools
- Group chats for up to 50 people
- Open AT Protocol
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Profile Links, a new iPad layout and a Trending home screen widget
- Aug 2026Videos can now be up to 10 minutes long
- Jun 2026Group chats for up to 50 people, and up to 10 photos in one post
Privacy 8.4/10
The App Store label links only contact info, identifiers and your content to you, with no tracking. There are no ads. Posts, likes and follows are public for anyone to see.
What we like
- No ads and no paid plan
- You control which feeds you see
- One account works across other open apps
What could be better
- Much smaller crowd than Threads or X
- No built-in way for creators to earn
- Posts and likes are all public
People who want a calm text feed they control, with no ads
you need the biggest audience or want to earn from posts
Questions about Bluesky
Is Bluesky worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Bluesky scores 8.5/10 and ranks #6 in Social Media & Creator Tools. It's best for people who want a calm text feed they control, with no ads. Skip it if you need the biggest audience or want to earn from posts. Price: Free, with no ads and no paid plan.
Is Bluesky free?
Yes. Bluesky is free, has no ads and does not sell a paid plan.
Is Bluesky better than Threads?
Bluesky has no ads and lets you choose your own feeds. Threads is far bigger, so you will find more people and brands there.
How long can Bluesky videos be?
Up to 10 minutes. Bluesky raised the limit from three minutes in August 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Bluesky?
The closest alternatives are Threads, X (Twitter) and Reddit. See all of them ranked on our Bluesky alternatives page.
Where does Bluesky rank?
Bluesky ranks #6 of 17 in our Social Media & Creator Tools ranking, with an overall score of 8.5 out of 10.