How many followers does John Simpson have on Bluesky?

John Simpson (@johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social) has 38,597 followers on Bluesky. It gained 10 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.

When did John Simpson join Bluesky, and how old is the account?

John Simpson joined Bluesky in August 2024. The @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social account is 2 years old. Searches for John Simpson age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.

How many posts has John Simpson published?

John Simpson has published 520 posts on Bluesky. That is about 0.7 posts per day over the life of the account.

Is John Simpson verified on Bluesky?

@johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social does not currently show a Bluesky verification. Many real accounts on Bluesky are unverified, since verification is still rolling out.

John Simpson Bluesky Profile Stats

@johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social

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Account age: 2 years (joined August 2024)

John Simpson Bluesky stats, updated continuously. @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social has 38,597 followers and 520 posts on Bluesky. Account age: 2 years (joined August 2024).

Followers

39K

Growth (7d)

+10

Following

Posts

520~0.7/day

Influence

319

Follower growth

2026-06-10+115 over 72 days2026-09-01

Bio

BBC lifer since 1966, international affairs editor since 1982. Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC Two, BBC World & World Service. Two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, a loving wife, lots of books, and an Irish terrier. Defender of the Oxford comma.

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John Simpson on Bluesky - frequently asked questions

How many followers does John Simpson have on Bluesky?: John Simpson (@johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social) has 38,597 followers on Bluesky. It gained 10 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from the public AT Protocol.
When did John Simpson join Bluesky, and how old is the account?: John Simpson joined Bluesky in August 2024. The @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social account is 2 years old. Searches for John Simpson age often mean a personal age, which we do not publish. The figure here is the account age only.
How many posts has John Simpson published?: John Simpson has published 520 posts on Bluesky. That is about 0.7 posts per day over the life of the account.
Is John Simpson verified on Bluesky?: @johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social does not currently show a Bluesky verification. Many real accounts on Bluesky are unverified, since verification is still rolling out.