Use Sky Follower Bridge to Find Your X/Twitter Followers on Bluesky

Moving from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky can feel like switching schools mid-year: you know your people exist… somewhere… but the cafeteria is different and everyone’s locker combination is “decentralized.” The good news: you don’t have to start from zero. Sky Follower Bridge is a browser extension that helps you find the same accounts you follow (and the accounts that follow you) on Xthen follow them on Bluesky without playing the world’s longest game of “Is this the real Alex?”

This guide walks you through using Sky Follower Bridge step-by-step, explains why Bluesky’s app passwords matter, and shows you how to avoid common pitfalls (wrong matches, rate limits, and “why did nothing happen?” moments). We’ll also add a big, honest reminder: this tool helps you rebuild connectionsit doesn’t magically teleport your followers’ thumbs onto the Follow button.

What Sky Follower Bridge Does (and What It Definitely Doesn’t)

It helps you discover overlapping accounts across networks

Sky Follower Bridge scans the list you’re looking at on Xsuch as Following or Followersand then searches Bluesky for likely matches. When it finds them, you can follow those matches on Bluesky from inside the extension.

It’s a “finder,” not a “forced migration” wand

You can’t “move” your X followers to Bluesky the way you might export contacts from one email service to another. Your followers are people, not furniture. What you can do is:

• See which X followers already have Bluesky accounts.
• Follow them on Bluesky (so your feed starts feeling familiar again).
• Make it easy for them to recognize you, so they follow back.

It can also help with blocks and list members

If you’re thinking, “Cool, but I also want my block list to come with me,” Sky Follower Bridge can help you identify accounts on Bluesky that correspond to accounts you’ve blocked on X. It can also work with public list member pages on X, which is handy for migrating curated communities.

Before You Start: Set Up a Bluesky App Password (Your Security Superpower)

What is an app password, and why should you use it?

Bluesky supports app passwords so you can sign into third-party tools without handing over your main password. Think of it like a spare key that opens the front door but doesn’t come with a label that says “My entire digital life.” If something ever feels off, you can revoke the spare key without changing everything else.

How to create a Bluesky app password (in plain English)

1. Open Bluesky settings.
2. Go to the App Passwords section (often under an “Advanced” area, depending on your interface).
3. Choose Add App Password.
4. Name it something memorable like “Sky Follower Bridge.”
5. Create it and copy the generated password (it’s typically shown in grouped characters, like xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx).

One extra safety tip: avoid granting DM access unless you truly need it

Some app-password flows let you optionally grant direct-message access. If the tool you’re using doesn’t require DMs, keep that permission off. If you ever need to change that choice later, the usual approach is to delete the app password and create a new one with different access.

Step-by-Step: Use Sky Follower Bridge to Find Your X/Twitter Followers on Bluesky

Step 1: Install the extension (choose the official listing)

Install Sky Follower Bridge from your browser’s extension store (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge). If you see multiple similarly named sites or “too good to be true” signup pages, slow down and verify you’re using the extension that points to the official documentation and reputable store listing. Your future self will thank you.

Step 2: Open the X page you want to scan

In a desktop browser (this is important), log into X and open one of these:

• Following (the accounts you follow)
• Followers (the accounts that follow you)
• Blocked accounts (if you want to recreate your block list)
• Public list members (if you’re migrating a curated list/community)

Pro tip: if your follower list is huge, scroll a bit so the page loads more entries. Many modern sites lazy-load lists, and the extension can only match what’s actually loaded in your browser session.

Step 3: Launch Sky Follower Bridge

With the X page open, launch the extension using its toolbar icon or the keyboard shortcut (commonly Alt + B on Windows; some setups use Option + B on Mac). A Sky Follower Bridge panel/modal should appear.

Step 4: Sign in to Bluesky inside the extension (use your app password)

The extension will ask for your Bluesky handle (or email) and your app password. Paste the app password you created earlier. This is exactly why you made a special password: you’re minimizing risk while still letting the tool follow accounts on your behalf.

Step 5: Start the scan and review the matches

Click the button to find Bluesky users. The extension will search for profiles that look like the accounts on your X list and then show results. You’ll typically see a set of detected users and a way to inspect them before following.

Step 6: Follow thoughtfully (yes, even if you’re excited)

You’ll be tempted to mash “Follow” like you’re trying to win an arcade high score. Resistat least for a minute. Some users share display names, and handles can be similar. Check the profile details so you don’t accidentally follow a different person with the same name.

Avoid Wrong Matches: How to Spot the “Not Your Person” Problem

Use multiple signals, not just names

Names are not unique. Even your friend “Chris With The Dog Avatar” may have competition. When confirming a match, look for:

• Handle similarity (same or very close username)
• Bio clues (many people mention their old X handle or link to their website)
• Profile photo and posting vibe (does this look like them?)
• Links (personal site, newsletter, portfolio)

Do a quick “reverse check” when unsure

If the Bluesky account feels questionable, open the profile in a new tab and check recent posts. If it’s your journalist friend and the account is posting about competitive ferret racing 40 times a day… that might be a different journalist friend. Or not. The internet is mysterious.

Power Moves: Transfer Your Block List and Migrate Curated Communities

Rebuilding your block list (quietly, efficiently)

If you want your Bluesky experience to feel calm from day one, consider transferring blocks. Open your blocked users page on X in a desktop browser, run Sky Follower Bridge again, and review the suggested matches before blocking on Bluesky. This helps you maintain boundaries without re-learning the same lessons twice.

Migrating public list members (great for niches and communities)

If you relied on X listslike “Local reporters,” “Indie game devs,” or “People who only post excellent bread”Sky Follower Bridge can also work from public list member pages. This lets you migrate a community cluster faster than manual search.

Troubleshooting: When Sky Follower Bridge Doesn’t Behave

Problem: “It found nobody,” but you know people are on Bluesky

• Load more entries: scroll your X list so more accounts appear on the page.
• Try again after a short wait: Bluesky search can hit rate limits; waiting a couple minutes and rerunning often helps.
• Switch targets: if Followers isn’t giving results, try Following (or vice versa). Different lists surface different overlaps.

Problem: Login errors

• Make sure you pasted the generated app password, not the name of the password entry.
• App passwords often have a specific grouped format (copy carefully; avoid extra spaces).
• If the password is old or exposed, revoke it and create a new one.

Problem: The scan starts, then stalls

• Don’t reload the X page mid-scan; you may lose loaded entries.
• Close other heavy tabs (your browser is not a superhero, it’s a work-from-home employee).
• Rerun the scan after a short pause if the tool reports API delays.

Privacy and Safety: Smart Ways to Use Third-Party Migration Tools

Use store listings and verify the developer

Install extensions from official browser stores and verify the listing details. Reputable listings usually show the publisher identity, update history, and privacy disclosures. If a random website asks you to “connect your accounts” with a full password, treat that like a gas station sushi buffet: technically possible, spiritually unwise.

Prefer tools that use app passwords (and revoke them when done)

The app-password model gives you a clean off-switch. After you’ve rebuilt your follow graph, you can delete the app password you created for Sky Follower Bridge. That way, even if you never touch the extension again, the credential is no longer valid.

Remember: “Find” and “Follow” are different permissions

Sky Follower Bridge needs a way to follow accounts on Bluesky on your behalf, which is why it asks you to authenticate. That’s normal for tools that automate following. The safest approach is still: limited-scope app password, minimal permissions, revoke when finished.

Beyond Sky Follower Bridge: Other Ways to Rebuild Your Bluesky Network

Starter Packs: instant communities in a box

Bluesky supports Starter Packs, which are curated bundles of accounts (and often feeds) that help people find their community quickly. If Sky Follower Bridge rebuilds “who you already know,” Starter Packs help you find “who you’ll probably like” without doomscrolling for three weeks.

Find Friends and other privacy-first discovery tools

Bluesky has also experimented with friend-finding approaches that emphasize consent and privacy. These options tend to be app-based (mobile) and may require opt-in from both sides. Translation: don’t expect an instant flood of matchesbut it’s a solid complement to migration tools.

Conclusion: Your Quick Checklist for Finding X Followers on Bluesky

Sky Follower Bridge is one of the fastest ways to make Bluesky feel like “your internet” againespecially if you’re coming from years of carefully curated follows on X. Use it like a pro:

• Create a Bluesky app password (don’t use your main password).
• Install the extension from an official browser store listing.
• Scan your Followers and Following pages on X (desktop browser).
• Review matches to avoid following the wrong person with the same name.
• Optionally migrate blocks and list communities for a smoother, safer feed.
• Revoke your app password when you’re done.

Do that, and you’ll spend less time searching and more time doing what social media was allegedly made for: chatting with humans, learning things, and occasionally posting a photo of a suspiciously confident sandwich.

Real-World Experiences: What Using Sky Follower Bridge Feels Like (and What People Learn Fast)

Here’s the part nobody tells you: rebuilding your social graph isn’t just a technical taskit’s an emotional one. People often describe the first hour on a new platform as equal parts “fresh start” and “where did everyone go?” Sky Follower Bridge tends to turn that second feeling into something more like, “Oh! There you are!”but it comes with a few classic moments.

Experience #1: The “I found 30 familiar faces in five minutes” rush

A common first win: you run the extension on your X Following page and suddenly a neat list of recognizable accounts pops up. It’s a small, weirdly powerful relieflike walking into a party and spotting three friends near the snack table. People often start by following a handful of must-haves: close friends, favorite writers, niche hobby accounts, and one meme account they swear is “ironically educational.”

The practical lesson here is simple: start with Following. You curated that list on purpose, and it often produces the cleanest matches. Once your Bluesky feed has familiar voices, everything else feels easierjoining conversations, finding starter packs, and figuring out which custom feeds actually fit your interests.

Experience #2: The “Wait, is this the right person?” detective phase

Next comes the identity check. A lot of people share the same display name across platformssometimes because it’s common, and sometimes because the internet is basically 40% “Alex,” “Sam,” and “Professional Cat.” Users quickly develop a routine:

• Click the match, scan the bio for clues (“formerly @____ on Twitter”).
• Check the avatar (the same dog? the same neon logo? the same incredibly serious headshot?).
• Peek at a couple recent posts to confirm the vibe matches.

The funny part is how fast people become surprisingly skilled at this. By the tenth match, you’re basically a social-media sommelier: “Ah yes, this one has notes of newsletter discourse with a subtle finish of local politics… definitely my friend.”

Experience #3: The “rate limit” speed bump and the patience upgrade

On larger accountsespecially those scanning big listspeople sometimes hit a moment where results slow down or the scan fails. The first instinct is to click everything repeatedly, which is understandable (panic-clicking is a cherished online tradition). Then the calmer solution kicks in: wait a couple minutes and try again. Users often learn not to reload the page mid-process, and to let the tool finish before switching tabs.

The emotional shift here is surprisingly healthy: you go from “Why isn’t this instant?” to “Oh right, networks have limits and I am not the main character of the API.” It’s personal growth, but in the least glamorous way possible.

Experience #4: The block list migration that feels like locking your doors after moving

People who curated a safer experience on X often realize something important on day one of Bluesky: a fresh start is great, but boundaries are better. Migrating blocks is the quiet, practical step that makes the new place feel comfortable. Users describe it as “bringing the good parts of my online life with me” instead of re-living the same annoying encounters.

This is also where users tend to appreciate app passwords most. You’re granting a tool access to follow and block actions, and it feels better knowing you can revoke that access instantly afterward.

Experience #5: The “follow-back reality check” (and how people handle it)

One of the most common misunderstandings is expecting “migration” to mean “everyone automatically follows me again.” That doesn’t happenpeople have to choose. What users find works best is:

• Update their Bluesky bio with a clear identity link (“formerly @____ on X”).
• Make a pinned post introducing themselves and inviting old connections to say hi.
• Share a Starter Pack or join one that matches their community.

In practice, Sky Follower Bridge starts the reconnection, and your profile finishes it. When people make it easy to recognize them, follow-backs come faster.

Experience #6: The “I’m staying” moment

Many users report a tipping point: after following 50–200 familiar accounts, Bluesky stops feeling empty. The timeline starts showing in-jokes, shared references, and posts from people they actually care about. That’s usually when they realize they’re not just visitingthey’re rebuilding. And yes, someone will inevitably post “welcome!” with a picture of a bird. Bluesky is like that.