Bluesky is a rising star in the social media world. With a growing audience and a fresh take on decentralized networking, it’s capturing the attention of creators, developers, and users who want something different from traditional platforms.
But as promising as Bluesky is, one thing quickly becomes clear when you start using it: the search function still has a long way to go.
If you’re trying to find the right people to follow or connect with, you might find yourself stuck.
The current setup doesn’t offer much beyond basic name or handle searches—and that’s a problem for anyone trying to grow an audience or build a meaningful network.
Let’s break it down.
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Why Searching for Followers on Bluesky Matters?
Bluesky is built for open conversations and niche communities. But to engage with them, you need to be able to find them first. Whether you're trying to:
➡️ Connect with people in your field,
➡️ Discover creators who share your interests,
➡️ Or grow your following by engaging the right audience,
You’ll quickly run into a wall: Bluesky doesn’t let you filter the search by keyword, interest, or location and more.
This limits how far you can go, especially if you're trying to build something serious on the platform.
How to Search for Users on Bluesky (Step-by-Step)
If you're trying to find people on Bluesky right now, here’s the only method available:
1. Open Bluesky on the web or app.
2. Click on the search bar at the top.
3. Enter a name or @handle.
4. Scroll through suggested users and posts.
5. Manually click into profiles to learn more or follow.
That’s it.
You won’t be able to search for people by what’s in their bios, what they talk about, or where they’re located. It’s extremely limited, and if you’re trying to build a targeted network, it just doesn’t cut it.
What If You Want More? Keyword, Interest, and Location-Based Search
Let’s say you’re trying to find people who talk about “blockchain,” or creators based in “Toronto,” or users who include “photographer” in their bio.
You can’t.
Even if you spend time scrolling through timelines and posts, there’s no way to filter or sort results, and definitely no way to perform bulk actions like following all of them at once.
For serious users, that’s a big roadblock.
The Good News: Circleboom is Building the Solution
Here’s where things get exciting.
Circleboom—a trusted social media management platform and an official partner of Twitter/X—is working on a powerful Bluesky search tool to fix exactly this problem.
With this upcoming feature, you’ll be able to:
✅ Search Bluesky users by keyword, interest, or location
✅ Filter based on follower count, activity level, or bio content
✅ Identify verified or influential users
✅ Perform bulk actions like following, unfollowing, or exporting
This means you won’t have to spend hours digging manually. With smart search filters and instant results, Circleboom will help you grow your network and reach the right people in a fraction of the time.
Final Thoughts
Bluesky is improving every day, but its search function is still playing catch-up.
For now, discovering relevant users is manual, slow, and inefficient. But if you want to build real connections, you need smarter tools.
With Circleboom’s upcoming smart search for Bluesky, you’ll soon be able to discover, filter, and engage with the right audience, without the frustration.
Stay tuned. The future of Bluesky networking is just getting started.
