How many followers does The Independent have on Bluesky?

The Independent (@the-independent.com) has 172,303 followers on Bluesky. It gained 942 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.

When did The Independent join Bluesky, and how old is the account?

The Independent joined Bluesky in July 2023. The @the-independent.com account is 3 years old. Searches for The Independent age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.

How many posts has The Independent published?

The Independent has published 21,583 posts on Bluesky. That is about 17.9 posts per day over the life of the account.

Is The Independent verified on Bluesky?

Yes. The Independent is verified on Bluesky through the AT Protocol verification system.

What does The Independent post about?

The Independent is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "News, comment and features from The Independent, the world's most free-thinking newspaper.".

The Independent Bluesky Profile Stats

@the-independent.com

English NewsTier A

View on Bluesky

#393 worldwide #81 in News #350 in English

Account age: 3 years (joined July 2023)

The Independent Bluesky stats, updated continuously. @the-independent.com has 172,303 followers and 21,583 posts on Bluesky. Account age: 3 years (joined July 2023).

Followers

172K

Growth (7d)

+942

Following

Posts

22K~17.9/day

Influence

1.4K

Follower growth

2026-06-10+10K over 133 days2026-10-28

Bio

News, comment and features from The Independent, the world's most free-thinking newspaper.

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The Independent on Bluesky - frequently asked questions

How many followers does The Independent have on Bluesky?: The Independent (@the-independent.com) has 172,303 followers on Bluesky. It gained 942 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.
When did The Independent join Bluesky, and how old is the account?: The Independent joined Bluesky in July 2023. The @the-independent.com account is 3 years old. Searches for The Independent age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has The Independent published?: The Independent has published 21,583 posts on Bluesky. That is about 17.9 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is The Independent verified on Bluesky?: Yes. The Independent is verified on Bluesky through the AT Protocol verification system.
What does The Independent post about?: The Independent is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "News, comment and features from The Independent, the world's most free-thinking newspaper.".