ATProtocol tutorials, trending topics, and strategies to grow your Bluesky presence
A working Python script that posts to Bluesky in five lines, then clickable links and mentions with TextBuilder, link cards, images with alt text, threads, session reuse and rate-limit handling.
Read the Full GuideAdd /rss to any Bluesky profile URL and you have a feed. What's in it (no replies, reposts or media), why to use the DID URL, automations, and RSS options for lists, feeds and hashtags.
Read the Full GuideChoose Embed post, copy, paste. The official Bluesky embed code explained, WordPress, the oEmbed endpoint for developers, why some embeds show only text, and which posts can't be embedded.
Read the Full GuideThere's no advanced search form, but Bluesky's search box takes from:, to:, mentions:, since:, until:, lang:, domain: and exact phrases. A cheat sheet, ready-made searches, and why search misses posts.
Read the Full GuideTap ALT on any image in the Bluesky composer and describe it in up to 2,000 characters. Steps for photos, GIFs and video, captions, the require-alt-text setting, and how to write useful descriptions.
Read the Full Guide300 characters, 10 images at 2 MB each, one 10-minute 300 MB video, 2,000-character alt text, and every other Bluesky limit for October 2026, including what changed this year.
Read the Full GuideBluesky has drafts but no scheduler. How to schedule safely with a third-party tool and an app password, or for free with a short Python script and cron.
Read the Full GuideBluesky still has no edit button as of October 2026. What it said in May 2026, when to delete and repost versus reply with a correction, and why edit extensions are risky.
Read the Full GuideTurn off quote posts per post or by default, detach your post from quotes already made, and see what the quoter sees afterwards, plus how the postgate record works.
Read the Full GuideChoose who can reply to any Bluesky post (everybody, nobody, followers, people you follow, mentions or a list), set a default, change it after posting, and hide replies for everyone.
Read the Full GuideHow to bookmark a post on Bluesky, where your saved posts live, why bookmarks are private when likes aren't, how to move old pin replies into bookmarks, and the limits.
Read the Full GuideEvery Bluesky notification setting: per-type push and in-app switches, everyone vs people you follow, the bell for new posts, what replaced priority notifications, and fixes for missing pushes.
Read the Full GuideBluesky has no private accounts. Exactly what's public, what the logged-out visibility setting really does, what stays private (mutes, bookmarks, DMs), and the real alternatives.
Read the Full GuideBluesky's 2FA emails you a code at every new sign-in. How to turn it on, why there's no authenticator app or passkey yet, the app password gap, and what to do if you lose email access.
Read the Full GuideWhat a Bluesky app password is, how to create one, when to allow DM access, how it compares with OAuth, and how to revoke it the moment you stop trusting an app.
Read the Full GuideYour DID doesn't change, so followers and posts move with you. What migrates, the tools (goat and hosted tools), the step that can lock you out, rotation keys, and how to move back.
Read the Full GuideBluesky blue checks are free and go to notable, authentic accounts. Who gets one, how to request it, what the scalloped Trusted Verifier check means, and the domain handle anyone can set.
Read the Full GuideDeactivating hides your account until you sign back in; deleting is permanent. Steps for both, what can still be seen afterwards, and what to back up before you go.
Read the Full Guide“Invalid Handle” means your domain no longer points at your account. The usual causes (a deleted TXT record, an expired domain, a DNS move), how to check yours, and the fix.
Read the Full GuideOne DNS TXT record or a small text file turns yourname.com into your Bluesky handle. Step-by-step setup, subdomain handles for teams, and what happens to your old .bsky.social handle.
Read the Full GuideSkyscraper on macOS is a native Bluesky client: up to four columns, two accounts side by side, a full menu bar with keyboard shortcuts, vim motions, drag and drop and widgets.
Read the Full GuideSkyscraper brings Bluesky to Apple TV as an ambient display: Oscillate, Media Wall and Channel modes, from your feeds, one account or a hashtag, with QR handoff to your iPhone.
Read the Full GuideEvery Bluesky widget Skyscraper offers on iPhone – timeline, follower count, post performance, recaps, trending – with sizes, Lock Screen options and how to pick the account.
Read the Full GuideEverything you can change about a Bluesky list you own: name, description, avatar and members, plus what deleting it does for people who pinned or subscribed to it.
Read the Full GuideA step-by-step guide to creating a Bluesky starter pack: where to start, the 150-person and 3-feed limits, writing a good name and description, sharing it, and choosing members.
Read the Full GuideBluesky mutes are private preferences with no notification, so the muted person can't find out. Here's what muting hides, why muted accounts can still reply, and why mute lists are the public exception.
Read the Full GuideBuild a Bluesky firehose consumer in Node.js that you can leave running: Jetstream over ws or the built-in WebSocket, keyword matching, cursor resume, a stall watchdog and backoff.
Read the Full GuideBluesky sends no unfollow notifications, but your follower list is public. Here's how to find who unfollowed you by comparing two free follower snapshots, and why your count can drop when nobody did.
Read the Full GuideAny Bluesky curation list can be pinned as its own timeline tab, including lists other people made. How to pin and reorder them, and why a list feed is the most complete timeline on Bluesky.
Read the Full GuideEvery Bluesky block is a public record in the blocker's repository. Here's who can see your blocks, how people find out who blocked them, what a block doesn't hide, and when muting is the better choice.
Read the Full GuideLists, starter packs and custom feeds all look like 'a bunch of accounts or posts', but they do different jobs. A side-by-side table and a plain guide to which one to use.
Read the Full GuideBluesky has no profile-view tracking, so nobody can see who looked at their profile. Here's what actions are visible, why 'who viewed your profile' apps can't work, and what post engagement numbers really measure.
Read the Full GuideA hands-on Python tutorial for the Bluesky firehose: Jetstream with websockets, keyword filtering, post URLs, cursor-based reconnects, and the raw firehose with the atproto SDK.
Read the Full GuideBluesky likes are public records, even though the official app hides other people's Likes tab. Here's who can see your likes, what unliking does, and why bookmarks are the private way to save posts.
Read the Full GuideYou can't remove yourself from someone else's Bluesky list, and you aren't notified when you're added. Here's what each kind of list means for you, and the four options you actually have.
Read the Full GuideBluesky vs Threads vs X in 2026: an honest comparison of user numbers, engagement, culture and reach. Which platform suits which audience, and why the user-count comparison everyone makes is wrong.
Read the Full GuideCustom feeds are Bluesky's best and most underused feature. How to find good ones, pin them, understand how feed generators work, and build your own – plus why they matter more in 2026.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU August 2026: registered accounts near 47 million, daily actives around 3 million, and a mid-year assessment of whether the 2026 engagement roadmap is working.
Read the Full GuideHow to scrape and export Bluesky data in 2026: the API endpoints that matter, exporting your own account, bulk collection via the firehose, rate limits, and the ethical and legal lines to stay behind.
Read the Full GuideThe best shows on Bluesky in summer 2026: which series are driving timeline conversation, the summer TV categories that over-index on Bluesky, and how to follow each one without spoilers.
Read the Full GuideSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute. How the final played out on Bluesky, and what a month of football revealed about the platform.
Read the Full GuideBluesky's LIVE badge puts a live indicator on your profile picture and links straight to your stream. How to set it up with Twitch or Streamplace, how it works, and what it means for creators.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU July 2026: registered accounts near 46 million, daily actives holding around 3 million, and the first real test of whether a global live event can lift Bluesky's engagement.
Read the Full GuideBluesky has 45 million registered accounts and a few million daily actives. Where the gap comes from, why it keeps widening, what it means for reach, and which number you should actually be using.
Read the Full GuideHow to find lists on Bluesky: discover curation lists worth subscribing to, find lists by topic, and check what lists you're on – including moderation lists and blocklists.
Read the Full GuideFollow the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Bluesky. Team and match hashtags, the journalists and tactics accounts worth following, building a tournament list, and handling 48 teams across three countries.
Read the Full GuideBluesky launched group chats in June 2026. How to start one, how they differ from DMs, what they mean for communities and fandoms, and why this is a bigger strategic shift than it looks.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU June 2026: registered accounts approach 45 million while daily actives hold near 3 million. A one-year comparison against the June 2025 engagement peak, and what the roadmap is targeting.
Read the Full GuideWho to follow on Bluesky in 2026, organized by category. Which verticals are strong, which are thin, how to use starter packs and custom feeds, and how to build a timeline actually worth reading.
Read the Full GuideFirehose or Jetstream for your Bluesky app? A practical comparison of bandwidth, CPU cost, verification guarantees, and reconnection behavior – with a decision table for picking the right one.
Read the Full GuideFollow the 2026 NBA playoffs on Bluesky. The hashtags that actually move, the beat writers and analytics accounts worth following, building a conference finals list, and staying spoiler-free.
Read the Full GuideHow Bluesky moderation lists and blocklists work in 2026: mute lists vs block lists, subscribing to community blocklists, what's public, how to check if you're on one, and how to appeal.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU May 2026: published user counts range from 42.3 million to 44 million and MAU estimates from 12 to 27 million. A methodology breakdown of why the numbers disagree and which to trust.
Read the Full GuideFollow the 2026 MLB season on Bluesky. Team hashtags, the beat writers and analysts who actually post here, how to build a team list, and why baseball works better on Bluesky than most sports.
Read the Full GuideGetting a “Rate limit exceeded” error on Bluesky? Here's what each limit actually is, how long you have to wait, why it happens to normal users, and how developers should handle 429 responses properly.
Read the Full GuideWho actually uses Bluesky in 2026? Over 62% of users are under 35, the audience skews male, and the US, Brazil and Japan dominate geography. Full demographic breakdown with sources and caveats.
Read the Full GuideCan you follow hashtags on Bluesky? Not the way you follow an account – but there are four methods that work. Pinned tags, custom feeds, saved searches and keyword alerts, compared.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU April 2026: 43.5 million registered accounts, roughly 3 million daily active users, and monthly active user estimates that still range from 12 to 27 million. What the numbers actually mean.
Read the Full GuideWhat the Bluesky top 1000 accounts look like in 2026: the follower thresholds at each rank, which categories dominate, how the leaderboard shifted since 2025, and how to find the full ranked list.
Read the Full GuideAre Bluesky lists public? Yes, by default anyone can see your lists and who is on them. Here's exactly who can see what, whether people know you added them, and how to find what lists you're on.
Read the Full GuideFollow March Madness 2026 on Bluesky. The hashtags fans actually use, the beat writers and analysts worth following, how to build a bracket-watch list, and how to survive a 12-game Thursday.
Read the Full GuideThe best shows on Bluesky in 2026: which TV series dominate the timeline, the hashtags fans use, the accounts worth following, and how to build a spoiler-free feed for every show.
Read the Full GuideBluesky MAU March 2026: registered users pass 42 million while monthly active user estimates range from 12 million to 27.5 million depending on methodology. Full breakdown of MAU, DAU and why the numbers disagree.
Read the Full GuideSkyscraper is now fully localized in Spanish and Japanese with 1,279 translated strings per language. Two Spanish variants (Spain and Latin America), native Japanese IME support, and five total languages.
Read the Full GuideData-backed strategies for growing your Bluesky following in 2026. Starter packs drive up to 43% of all follows. Custom feeds, authentic engagement, and cross-promotion tactics that work.
Read the Full GuideThe definitive list of trending and most-followed Bluesky accounts for February 2026. AOC leads with 2.1M followers. Politicians, celebrities, journalists, and creators dominating the platform.
Read the Full GuideBluesky monthly active users (MAU) January 2026: 12-15 million MAU from 40+ million registered users. Complete analysis of Bluesky's active user base and engagement rates.
Read the Full GuideBluesky reaches 40.2 million users in January 2026. Growth slows to 1.4 million/month from 5 million peak. What the slowdown means for creators and brands.
Read the Full GuideHow many people use Bluesky in January 2026? 40+ million users, growth analysis, and whether Bluesky is still growing. Complete user count and monthly active user data.
Read the Full GuideUse our free tools to discover what's trending on Bluesky and monitor keywords that matter to you.