A brand-new app dubbed GoBlue has burst onto the scene, aiming to cater to those who want to track their follower growth and activity on Bluesky, a budding social network that’s recently seen its user base skyrocket to nearly 24 million. Filling a crucial gap in the suite of third-party tools for Bluesky, GoBlue provides a straightforward iOS dashboard to keep an eye on your Bluesky metrics.
When Bluesky started gaining momentum, developer Sven van der Zee recognized a need for an analytics app tailored to the platform. As Bluesky cements its position as a worthy rival to Elon Musk’s social media giant, there was no better time to introduce GoBlue.
Sven van der Zee, a former Twitter aficionado, quickly became a daily Bluesky user. He observed the absence of in-app stats features, prompting him to create GoBlue—an app that transforms the way users can monitor their presence on Bluesky.
Currently, GoBlue offers users a variety of tools to track key metrics such as new followers, comments, likes, and reposts. These metrics are presented as bar charts on the app’s home screen, allowing users to analyze data over different time frames: daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. This feature becomes incredibly useful for those serious about growing their audience, as it highlights the optimal times for engagement and follower increases.
To start using GoBlue, simply log in with your Bluesky handle and an app password generated in Bluesky Settings. You can choose from a one-time payment of $19.99 or opt for a subscription plan at $3.99 monthly or $14.99 annually for complete access to your stats.
For social media managers, GoBlue delivers essential insights into growth and engagement that are yet to be found directly within the Bluesky app. It also allows users to track multiple accounts, offering a comprehensive view of their engagement landscape. Best of all, the app is ad-free, without any daily usage restrictions.
Though GoBlue is already packed with features, its developer is continuously enhancing it. Upcoming additions include iOS Home Screen widgets and post-specific analytics, designed to delve deeper into what makes Bluesky content captivating.
The surge of interest in Bluesky, particularly after recent U.S. elections and changes made by Musk on his platform, is fueling a wave of third-party app creations. As Bluesky captures the attention of users disenchanted with privacy changes on other platforms, developers are hustling to roll out innovative tools. GoBlue is setting the pace in this newly energized ecosystem, offering Bluesky users the analytical edge they’ve been missing.
