Social network Bluesky doubles down on video. And then A new TikTok-like custom video feed has been added. This comes after the company banned the popular video app (now on pause) from the US on Monday. announced. This is adding a new video tab to Bluesky user profiles.
The tab will allow people to display videos they've uploaded to Bluesky. It can display original content or content captured from other social networks, including TikTok. But beyond simply looking at the potential for video-based social activities; Video could offer Bluesky another revenue stream if it catches on. If chosen, the Company may charge for services such as longer or higher quality video as part of its upcoming premium subscription plan.
However, not all Bluesky users are ready for their network to become another TikTok competitor. Some people wonder if they can close the company announcement tab on their own profile. Others are calling for Bluesky to prioritize other features commonly used in X, like the edit button.
Still, There is currently a clear demand and interest from developers to build video-first Bluesky clients.
Several developers are already working on “Bluesky TikTok” apps, including the Bluesky app Skeets and Berlin developer Sebastian Vogelsang, who created the Bluesky apps. Flashes now (kind of like “Bluesky Instagram”) and the teams behind the upcoming apps Reelo versus The skyFor example.
Investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban said it recently. He's open to backing a video app built on the AT Protocol that powers Bluesky.
A new user profile video tab was introduced in the Bluesky 1.97 update. It also adds a menu for blocking a user or deleting a conversation after reporting DM (direct message) and other translation progress.