Bluesky Finally Gets Drafts: What Took So Long?

The Feature Everyone Expected Two Years Ago

Bluesky just rolled out drafts. Yes, drafts – the feature that 42 million users have been requesting since the platform's public launch. While X and Threads have supported this baseline functionality for years, Bluesky is only now catching up.

The implementation is straightforward: tap the "Drafts" button in the top-right corner when composing a new post. It works exactly like you'd expect from any modern social platform.

Why Basic Features Came Last

Here's what's puzzling: Bluesky launched publicly in early 2024 but still lacks features most users consider essential. Private accounts? Nope. Longer video support? Still missing. The company acknowledges this gap, admitting it "still needs to get the basics right."

So why prioritize algorithmic feeds and discovery features over drafts? Bluesky's 2025 roadmap focuses on improving the Discover feed, better follow recommendations, and real-time functionality. User acquisition apparently trumped user experience.

The Decentralization Dilemma

Bluesky's growth story is fascinating. The platform exploded after Elon Musk's X acquisition, attracting users seeking alternatives. 42 million users isn't Threads'175 million, but it represents a highly engaged, ideologically motivated user base.

Yet here's the irony: a platform built on decentralization and user empowerment can't deliver basic features as quickly as centralized competitors. Users want freedom from Big Tech, but they don't want to sacrifice convenience.

The Competitive Reality

Every month Bluesky delays basic features is another month competitors can highlight their polish. Threads continues adding features at breakneck speed, while X – despite its controversies – maintains feature parity expectations.

Bluesky's bet is that philosophical alignment matters more than feature completeness. But how long will users wait for a "better" platform that's missing features they use daily?