Bluesky Launches A Privacy-Focused ‘Find Friends’ Feature Without Invite Spam

Bluesky Launches A Privacy-Focused ‘Find Friends’ Feature Without Invite Spam

Bluesky has introduced a new Find Friends feature designed to help users connect with people they already know—without sacrificing privacy or triggering unwanted invite spam. Announced on December 17, the update answers common questions about how Bluesky handles contact imports, whether phone numbers are exposed, and if the app sends automatic invitations. The short answer is no. Unlike many social platforms, Bluesky says it only matches contacts when both users explicitly opt in. The feature reflects a growing demand for social discovery tools that don’t trade convenience for data exploitation. For users wary of address book uploads, Bluesky is positioning this as a safer alternative. The move also highlights how newer social networks are trying to differentiate themselves from X and Threads. Privacy, Bluesky believes, can be a growth feature rather than a limitation. Credit: Bluesky Bluesky Find Friends Focuses on Privacy First At the core of Bluesky’s new Find Friends feature is a cle…