Bluesky Records Highest Usage of 2026 During U.S. Midterm Elections
The microblogging platform Bluesky experienced a significant surge in activity during the U.S. midterm elections on November 4, 2026. According to company executives, posts and likes doubled compared to previous levels, with usage peaking between 8 pm and 10 pm PT as election results were released. Data indicates that Bluesky reached 44 million likes, 4.8 million posts, and 2 million new follows on election night, nearly approaching its all-time record set in November 2024. The platform's data traffic spiked by 200%, reaching speeds of up to 35.8 GB/s, driven largely by a user base that historically shows high engagement during major political shifts.
