If you’ve been keeping up with the whirlwind that’s been surrounding TikTok lately, you know the platform has been on a bit of a rollercoaster. However, with every challenge comes opportunity, and Bluesky has just hopped on the video trend train, introducing its very own TikTok-like feature, dubbed ‘Trending Videos’.

Over the past day or so, amidst the buzz of TikTok’s temporary disappearance in the US, both Bluesky and X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) have rolled out some shiny new updates. These aren’t just any updates; we’re talking about dedicated video sections that make diving into the world of vertical videos as easy as swiping on your favorite dating app.

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First off, let’s talk about Bluesky. They’ve embraced the video wave with open arms, saying, “We had to get in on the video action too.” They’ve introduced these new, customizable feeds where you can swipe through videos to your heart’s content. Whether you’re into cat videos, cooking tutorials, or dance challenges, you can tailor your feed to pull from specific hashtags. It’s like having your own little corner of TikTok right in Bluesky. Plus, they’ve made it clear that this customization is all part of their ethos – “Bluesky is yours to customize.”

One cool aspect is how Bluesky has placed this new video feed right under the search tab, making it super accessible. You can now see what’s trending in video format, which they describe as a timeline of the platform’s hottest clips. And for those of you who love the idea but want something even more niche, Bluesky is also supporting developers building video-centric services on the AT Protocol, like Tik.Blue and Bluescreen.Blue. These are still in their infancy, but they’re exciting prospects for video lovers looking for alternatives to the mainstream.

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Meanwhile, X isn’t sitting this one out either. They’ve launched a “Video Tab” that popped up in the US on Sunday, marked by a sleek circular play button at the bottom of the app. X’s take on this is to give you a personalized feed of videos that reflect the pulse of the platform – from sports to entertainment, news, and beyond. They’re keen on showing you what’s happening in real-time, which is what X has always been about, but now with a video twist.