Bluesky is currently experiencing issues.
Thousands of users are reporting that the site is down.
Bluesky says it is investigating elevated error rates.
Update: May 18, 2026 (9:06 PM ET): Bluesky appears to be back online. The status site states that service has been restored and is being monitored.
Original article: May 18, 2026 (8:21 PM ET): If you’re having trouble accessing the social media platform Bluesky, you’re not alone. Both the website and app appear to be experiencing widespread issues at the moment.
