Looking for Bluesky total registered users for late 2025 and early 2026? Here are the complete statistics on Bluesky's user base as the platform enters its second full year of mainstream growth.

Bluesky User Count: Late 2025 / Early 2026

As of January 2026, Bluesky has:

  • 40+ million total registered users
  • ~3.5 million daily active users (as of November 2025)
  • 141 million monthly website visits (January 2025 data)

Bluesky Growth Timeline

Here's how Bluesky grew to 40 million users:

2024 Milestones

  • February 2024: Bluesky opens to public (no invite required)
  • September 2024: 10 million users
  • November 2024: 20 million users (gained 10 million in one month)
  • December 2024: 154.68 million website visits

2025 Milestones

  • January 2025: 30 million users
  • April 2025: 35 million users
  • August 2025: 38.5 million users
  • December 2025: 40.2 million users

2026 (So Far)

  • January 2026: 40+ million users and growing

Daily Active Users (DAU)

While total registered users exceeded 40 million, daily active users tell a different story:

  • November 2024 peak: Record DAU during the post-election surge
  • March 2025: ~2.5 million daily active users
  • September 2025: ~1.5 million daily active users
  • November 2025: ~3.5 million daily active users

DAU fluctuates based on news events and platform activity. Major news events consistently drive spikes in active users.

Website Traffic

  • December 2024: 154.68 million visits
  • January 2025: 141 million visits (-0.58% from December)

Why These Numbers Matter for You

If you're building a following on Bluesky, these statistics show why now is the time:

Growing User Base

With 40 million registered users, Bluesky has critical mass. Unlike early 2024, there are now enough users to build a meaningful audience.

Less Competition

Compared to X's 500+ million users, Bluesky is still relatively uncrowded. Early movers have a significant advantage in building followings.

Active Communities

The 3.5 million DAU represent engaged users who actively post, like, and reply—not ghost accounts.

Continued Growth

Bluesky continues to grow steadily. Each news event brings new waves of users from X/Twitter.

Build Your Bluesky Following

Take advantage of Bluesky's growth with the right tools:

Strategies for Growth

  • Post consistently: Build habits while the platform grows
  • Use hashtags: Discoverability matters on Bluesky
  • Engage with communities: Reply to others in your niche
  • Create starter packs: Help others find accounts to follow
  • Track your niche: Use keyword alerts to find relevant conversations

Learn more in our Bluesky influencer growth guide.

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