Bluesky
Bluesky-specific integration guide
Overview
Bluesky analytics are collected through the AT Protocol’s public API. Unlike some other platforms, Bluesky provides limited but reliable engagement metrics without requiring authentication.
Available Metrics
✅ Likes - Number of likes on your post
✅ Reposts - Number of reposts/shares
✅ Replies - Number of replies to your post
✅ Quote Posts - Number of quote posts that reference your post
Not Available
❌ Views/Impressions - Bluesky does not provide view counts through their API
❌ Click-through rates - Not available through the API
❌ Reach metrics - Not provided by the platform
Why No View Counts?
Bluesky has intentionally not implemented view counts in their API or platform. This is a design decision by the Bluesky team, and there are multiple community requests for this feature (see GitHub issues #1883 and #7387).
Authentication
- Public API: No authentication required for basic metrics
- Authenticated API: Optional - provides the same metrics but may be more reliable
- Credentials: Username/handle + app password (this is the Bluesky recommended option) OR AT protocol access token
API Limitations
- Rate limits apply (specific limits not publicly documented)
- Only public posts can be analyzed
- Historical data availability depends on post age and platform policies
Best Practices
- Focus on engagement quality rather than view quantity
- Track engagement trends over time instead of absolute view numbers
- Use multiple metrics to get a complete picture of post performance
- Consider Bluesky’s community-focused nature when interpreting metrics
Future Updates
This integration will be updated if/when Bluesky adds view counts or other metrics to their API.
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