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Bluesky Records Highest Daily Usage of 2026 During Midterm Elections
Key points
- Bluesky saw peak usage on election night 2026.
- Posts and likes doubled during the U.S. midterm elections.
- Daily posts increased 30%, likes 70% over 30-day averages.
- Data traffic was 200% higher than usual.
Election Night Usage Surge
Bluesky recorded its highest daily number of posts, replies, and likes for the year 2026 during the U.S. midterm elections. The platform's CEO, Toni Schneider, noted a wave of new and returning users. Usage peaked between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. PT as election results were being released.
Metrics and Traffic Increases
Compared to the previous 30-day averages, daily posts increased by 30% and likes by 70%. Clicks on links also saw a 20% spike. Bluesky's data traffic was 200% higher than usual, reaching up to 35.8 GB/s during this period.
Usage Records
On November 4, Bluesky reached 44 million likes, 4.8 million posts, and 2 million new follows. This nearly matched its all-time record of 45 million likes in a single day, set in November 2024.
Context of User Base
Bluesky's user growth has been concentrated after the 2024 presidential election. The platform's user base tends to be politically aligned, which contributed to active engagement during a night of significant election results for the Democratic party.
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Bluesky experienced its highest daily number of posts, replies, and likes for 2026 during the U.S. midterm elections. Daily posts increased 30% and likes increased 70% compared to the previous 30-day averages, with data traffic 200% higher than usual.