--- title: Bluesky Violates EU Rules by Not Reporting User Numbers description: Bluesky, an emerging social network rivaling Twitter, is under scrutiny by EU regulators for not complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The platform... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/bluesky-violates-eu-rules-by-not-reporting-user-numbers-3wyblthlq twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Bluesky Violates EU Rules by Not Reporting User Numbers | daily.dev og:description: Bluesky, an emerging social network rivaling Twitter, is under scrutiny by EU regulators for not complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The platform... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/bluesky-violates-eu-rules-by-not-reporting-user-numbers-3wyblthlq og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/3WyBLtHlQ.png og:image:alt: Bluesky Violates EU Rules by Not Reporting User Numbers og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Bluesky Violates EU Rules by Not Reporting User Numbers **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Bluesky, an emerging social network rivaling Twitter, is under scrutiny by EU regulators for not complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The platform has failed to report its monthly active users in the EU and appoint a legal representative in the region. Currently, Bluesky has around 22.5 million users globally, below the 45 million required to be classified as a Very Large Online Platform under the DSA. The European Commission is seeking more information to enforce compliance, and non-adherence could result in penalties of up to 1% of Bluesky's global turnover. Rapid user growth suggests Bluesky may soon face stricter regulations. ## Content # Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Digital Services Act Compliance Bluesky, a social network emerging as a competitor to Twitter, is drawing attention from European regulators due to non-compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Despite its growing popularity, particularly among users migrating from X, Bluesky has failed to meet critical requirements outlined in the DSA, namely reporting the number of monthly active users in the EU and appointing a legal representative within the region. Currently, Bluesky does not meet the 45 million user threshold required to be classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the DSA. However, with an estimated 22.5 million users globally and projections indicating rapid growth, Bluesky could soon be subject to stricter regulations. As of now, its non-compliance with EU rules involves not disclosing regional user figures, a critical requirement that platforms must fulfill twice a year. The European Commission is responding to the platform's current violations by seeking additional information from Member States to enforce compliance measures. Failure to adhere to these regulations could result in penalties of up to 1% of Bluesky's global turnover, potentially posing significant financial risks. Despite its current classification, Bluesky's accelerating user base suggests it will not be long before it meets the criteria for a VLOP, subjecting the platform to more rigorous EU oversight. 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