How many followers does Bill McCarthy have on Bluesky?

Bill McCarthy (@billmccarthy.bsky.social) has 35,611 followers on Bluesky. It lost 1 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.

When did Bill McCarthy join Bluesky, and how old is the account?

Bill McCarthy joined Bluesky in November 2024. The @billmccarthy.bsky.social account is 1 year old. Searches for Bill McCarthy age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.

How many posts has Bill McCarthy published?

Bill McCarthy has published 735 posts on Bluesky. That is about 1.1 posts per day over the life of the account.

Is Bill McCarthy verified on Bluesky?

Yes. Bill McCarthy is verified on Bluesky through the AT Protocol verification system.

Bill McCarthy Bluesky Profile Stats

@billmccarthy.bsky.social

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Account age: 1 year (joined November 2024)

Bill McCarthy Bluesky stats, updated continuously. @billmccarthy.bsky.social has 35,611 followers and 735 posts on Bluesky. Account age: 1 year (joined November 2024).

Followers

36K

Growth (7d)

-1

Following

1.1K

Posts

735~1.1/day

Influence

239

Follower growth

2026-06-10+72 over 72 days2026-09-01

Bio

Senior digital investigation journalist covering online mis- and disinformation for AFP • Formerly with PolitiFact and the Raleigh News & Observer • Duke alum • “The internet folks” - Stephen Colbert https://factcheck.afp.com/Bill-MCCARTHY

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Bill McCarthy on Bluesky - frequently asked questions

How many followers does Bill McCarthy have on Bluesky?: Bill McCarthy (@billmccarthy.bsky.social) has 35,611 followers on Bluesky. It lost 1 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.
When did Bill McCarthy join Bluesky, and how old is the account?: Bill McCarthy joined Bluesky in November 2024. The @billmccarthy.bsky.social account is 1 year old. Searches for Bill McCarthy age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has Bill McCarthy published?: Bill McCarthy has published 735 posts on Bluesky. That is about 1.1 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is Bill McCarthy verified on Bluesky?: Yes. Bill McCarthy is verified on Bluesky through the AT Protocol verification system.
What does Bill McCarthy post about?: Bill McCarthy is classified under News in our directory. Bio: "Senior digital investigation journalist covering online mis- and disinformation for AFP • Formerly with PolitiFact and the Raleigh News & Observer • Duke alum • “The internet folks” - Stephen Colbert ".