Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has announced several new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience and customization options.
One of the key additions in this update is a new “Mentions” tab in the Notifications screen. This feature allows users to more easily keep track of replies and conversations, improving engagement and interaction on the platform.
Another significant change affects username management. Users who switch their default username from a .bsky.social domain to their own custom domain will now have their previous .bsky.social username automatically reserved. This reservation applies only to the most recent .bsky.social username and does not expire, providing users with greater flexibility in managing their online identity.
The update also introduces a new settings button in post threads, allowing users to quickly change how replies are displayed. Options include linear or threaded views, as well as various sorting methods such as hot, oldest, newest, most-liked, and random.
Additionally, Bluesky has made visual improvements to the app and added support for three new languages: Nepali, Khmer, and Romanian, further expanding its global accessibility.