Bluesky Video Apps Are Taking Off—Will One of Them Be the Next TikTok?

Sazid KabirSocial MediaFebruary 2, 2025

With TikTok’s potential U.S. ban looming, developers are rushing to create decentralized video platforms that could serve as alternatives—especially for users invested in Bluesky and its AT Protocol.

Bluesky is gaining attention as a decentralized social media platform that allows users to control their data and move freely between servers.

Now, several projects are working on video-first experiences, aiming to become the “TikTok for Bluesky.”

The Top Contenders

One – Bluescreen

Developed by Sebastian Vogelsang, creator of the Bluesky client Skeets
Functions as a video-first filter for Bluesky
Allows video uploads, with TikTok-style interaction buttons (likes, comments, saves)
Built quickly by reusing Skeets’ code

Two – Reelo

A standalone video app on the AT Protocol, not just a Bluesky layer
Features: longer videos (three minutes), special effects, music library, and future livestreaming
Expected launch date: March 20, 2025

Three – Skylight

Backed by investors like Mark Cuban
Built as a layer on Bluesky, limiting video length to sixty seconds
Already in beta testing on iOS and Android

Four – Videos for Bluesky

Developed by Japanese indie developer Hoshida Takiyoshi
Offers a TikTok-like vertical scrolling experience
Features user profiles, trending feeds, custom timelines, and AI-based recommendations
Currently iOS-only, with potential for Android development

Five – Flipboard’s Surf

Originally an aggregator for open web content
Now features a Bluesky video feed
Private beta with a signup list available

What’s Next for Bluesky Video Apps?

The rise of decentralized video apps shows how Bluesky and the AT Protocol could reshape social media. However, many projects face technical challenges, funding hurdles, and competition.

As TikTok’s fate remains uncertain, these apps could be the next major players in short-form video content.