Unlock Insights into Your Bluesky Journey with GoBlue
Launch and Features
GoBlue, a newly launched app, is dedicated to helping those who seek to monitor their following on Bluesky. In just a few weeks, Bluesky has witnessed a remarkable surge in users, reaching nearly 24 million. GoBlue steps in to provide a seamless experience by offering a straightforward interface within an iOS dashboard.
The developer, Sven van der Zee, recognized the need for an analytics-tracking app during Bluesky's ascent. As Bluesky becomes a more significant competitor to Elon Musk's X, GoBlue offers users a valuable tool. "I was an avid Twitter user in the past [and] have been a daily Bluesky user since this month," he shares. "Since switching to Bluesky, I noticed the lack of stats in the app, so I took it upon myself to build one."
Initial Tools and Dashboard
At its launch, GoBlue presents a few essential tools. Users can track metrics such as new followers, comments, likes, and reposts. These metrics are displayed as bar charts on the app's home screen, allowing users to view their stats by day, week, month, or year. For those focused on growing their Bluesky following, the ability to see which posts resonate with followers throughout the day is particularly useful. It provides insights into the optimal times for adding new followers or increasing engagement with posts.
To utilize the app, users simply need to sign in with their Bluesky handle and an app password. App passwords can be created within Bluesky's settings, ensuring the security of users' main passwords while enabling access to third-party applications.
Payment Options and Access
For full access to all stats, users have the choice of a one-time payment of $19.99 or a monthly subscription at $3.99 per month or an annual subscription at $14.99 per year. This flexibility allows users to choose the option that best suits their needs.
Benefits for Social Media Managers
GoBlue offers significant benefits to those tasked with managing social media accounts. It provides insights into basic growth and engagement metrics that are currently unavailable in the Bluesky app itself. Users can also monitor multiple Bluesky accounts from a single GoBlue interface, streamlining their management process.
The app is ad-free and has no daily usage limits, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted experience for users. The developer is continuously working to enhance the app. He is currently introducing iOS Home Screen widgets and post-specific analytics, which will offer even more in-depth insights into what content attracts attention on Bluesky.
Bluesky's Growth and Third-Party Apps
Interest in Bluesky has skyrocketed following the U.S. presidential election. Musk's use of X to campaign for Trump led to a surge in users. Additionally, other X users are exploring alternatives due to changes in X's blocking function and privacy policy. This growth has spurred the development of more third-party apps for Bluesky's platform. Tools like deck.blue, which offers a TweetDeck-like layout, and others that aid in building custom feeds are joining the fray. GoBlue stands out as a valuable addition to this growing ecosystem.