Bluesky has begun testing a trending topics feature on its platform, providing users a glimpse into popular discussions. The feature, introduced on Christmas, is available globally on both the desktop and mobile apps, though currently limited to English.
On desktop, trending topics appear in the right sidebar, while mobile users can access them by tapping the search button. For those who prefer a more curated experience, Bluesky allows disabling the feature through the settings menu by unchecking “Enable trending topics.”
The platform emphasized its commitment to user control, ensuring muted words remain excluded from trending topics. This approach aims to respect individual preferences and reduce exposure to unwanted content.
Bluesky, which now boasts over 25 million users, describes the release as the first version, with plans for further refinements. Despite this milestone, third-party Bluesky client Greysky implemented a similar feature last year, signaling external innovation within the Bluesky ecosystem.
In the broader social media landscape, Bluesky faces competition from Threads, which rolled out trending topics to U.S. users in March and began testing the feature in Japan in October.
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