How many followers does James Downie have on Bluesky?

James Downie (@jamescdownie.bsky.social) has 11,562 followers on Bluesky. It gained 38 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.

When did James Downie join Bluesky, and how old is the account?

James Downie joined Bluesky in September 2023. The @jamescdownie.bsky.social account is 3 years old. Searches for James Downie age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.

How many posts has James Downie published?

James Downie has published 4,084 posts on Bluesky. That is about 3.6 posts per day over the life of the account.

Is James Downie verified on Bluesky?

@jamescdownie.bsky.social does not currently show a Bluesky verification. Many real accounts on Bluesky are unverified, since verification is still rolling out.

James Downie Bluesky Profile Stats

@jamescdownie.bsky.social

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Account age: 3 years (joined September 2023)

James Downie Bluesky stats, updated continuously. @jamescdownie.bsky.social has 11,562 followers and 4,084 posts on Bluesky. Account age: 3 years (joined September 2023).

Followers

12K

Growth (7d)

+38

Following

824

Posts

4.1K~3.6/day

Influence

382

Follower growth

2026-06-10+1.2K over 121 days2026-10-29

Bio

Columnist and editor at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC). WGAE member. Ex-Washington Post Opinions. DC born and raised. D.C. United and Montreal Canadiens fan. Email: jim.downie at versantmedia.com; jdow.92 on Signal

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James Downie on Bluesky - frequently asked questions

How many followers does James Downie have on Bluesky?: James Downie (@jamescdownie.bsky.social) has 11,562 followers on Bluesky. It gained 38 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.
When did James Downie join Bluesky, and how old is the account?: James Downie joined Bluesky in September 2023. The @jamescdownie.bsky.social account is 3 years old. Searches for James Downie age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has James Downie published?: James Downie has published 4,084 posts on Bluesky. That is about 3.6 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is James Downie verified on Bluesky?: @jamescdownie.bsky.social does not currently show a Bluesky verification. Many real accounts on Bluesky are unverified, since verification is still rolling out.