X Copies Bluesky With a ‘Starterpacks’ Feature That Helps You Find Who to Follow

X Copies Bluesky With a ‘Starterpacks’ Feature That Helps You Find Who to Follow

X Copies Bluesky with New “Starterpacks” Feature Struggling to find who to follow on X? You’re not alone. In a move that mirrors Bluesky’s successful “Starter Packs,” X is rolling out its own version called “Starterpacks”—curated lists of recommended accounts across categories like Tech, News, Gaming, and more. Announced by X’s head of product Nikita Bier on January 21, 2026, the feature aims to solve a long-standing onboarding problem: how new (or returning) users can quickly build a relevant, engaging feed without sifting through millions of profiles. But unlike Bluesky’s community-driven approach, X’s lists are handpicked internally—raising questions about transparency, control, and what this means for user discovery in 2026. Credits: Matt Cardy / Getty Images Why X Is Borrowing From Bluesky—Again Bluesky’s “Starter Packs” have quietly become one of the most effective onboarding tools in social media. Launched as part of Bluesky’s decentralized, user-first ethos, these packs let anyone…