So, here’s the tea — according to the nerdy minds over at the Pew Research Center (you know, the data guys who live in spreadsheets and sadness), a bunch of left-leaning influencers have flocked to Bluesky like it’s the new VIP lounge at an afterparty… but get this — they’re still clinging onto their old flame, X (a.k.a. Twitter, a.k.a. Elon’s Digital Rollercoaster).
Yes, that’s right. Influencers are basically doing the social media version of “I love my new boo, but I still text my ex when I’m bored.”
📊 Let’s get into the data drama:
Back in November 2024, Pew dropped a spicy little report on news influencers, but they totally ghosted Bluesky back then. Rude. Fast-forward to now, and Pew updated their receipts, focusing on a VIP list of 500 influencers — the kind with 100K+ followers and a talent for stirring the pot online.
Here’s the plot twist:
43% of those elite influencers are now on Bluesky, and over half of them made the jump after the 2024 presidential election. (Apparently nothing inspires a social media migration like political chaos and a fresh rebrand.)
And oh honey, the left/right divide? It’s giving divorce court realness:
- 69% of liberal influencers (the ones publicly stanning Biden, Kamala, and probably oat milk) have set up shop on Bluesky.
- Meanwhile, only 15% of conservative influencers showed up. (They’re probably too busy hosting rants on platforms named things like BaldEagle.chat or FreedomHoller.)
Now, before you go thinking X is left alone eating cold pizza in the dark — think again. Elon Musk’s chaotic bromance with President Donald Trump did give Bluesky a boost, but 82% of influencers are still on X. That’s barely a drop from 85% in summer 2025.
So yeah, influencers are treating Bluesky like that chic new rooftop bar, but still hitting up their old dive bar (X) for the drama and familiarity.
- 87% are still hanging onto X like it’s their toxic ex who might still have their hoodie.
- And most of them are still posting way more on X than on Bluesky.
BUT WAIT — THERE’S GROWTH!
The number of influencers actually posting on Bluesky jumped from 54% in January to 66% by the end of March. That’s a glow-up if I’ve ever seen one.
Lefty influencers are double-dipping, Bluesky’s heating up, and X is still very much in the chat. Stay tuned — the influencer migration saga is just getting started, and baby, the algorithm drama is juicier than a Real Housewives reunion. 🍿✨
🚨BREAKING: Lefty Influencers Join Bluesky in Droves Without Breaking Up With X (Awkward!)
