Bluesky Adds iPad Beta Support and Creator Profile Links

Bluesky now beta tests iPad support and lets users place third-party links at the top of profiles. The change gives creators a direct route to Patreon, Ko-fi, newsletters and websites while reducing link-in-bio clutter.

What happened

Bluesky rolled out several features in its latest update, including beta testing support for iPads. The social network should start looking and performing better on Apple tablets as a result of the changes. Users can report any bugs or wonkiness they encounter in the Bluesky iPad app through the Beta Features section of the Settings menu.

Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network. Bluesky users can now put links to external platforms at the top of their profiles. The company framed the addition as a way for creators to get better support from their Bluesky audiences by connecting their profiles to crowdfunding platforms such as Patreon or Ko-fi, or to more of their content in a website or newsletter. The Edit Profile menu now has a Links section where those external sites can be added.

Key facts

• Bluesky added beta testing support for iPads in its latest update.
• The iPad app is expected to look and perform better on Apple tablets.
• Users can submit feedback about bugs or wonkiness via the Beta Features section of the Settings menu.
• Bluesky users can now add links to external platforms at the top of their profiles.
• The company says the update can help creators connect audiences to Patreon, Ko-fi, websites or newsletters, and may reduce common "link in bio" language.

Our analysis

The iPad beta support indicates Bluesky is investing in a more usable experience for tablet-based workflows. Social media managers and creators often use tablets to monitor conversations, draft replies and manage multiple accounts when a desktop is not available. A dedicated iPad app experience likely reduces the awkwardness of a stretched phone layout, but because the feature is in beta, operators should expect some instability and report it through Settings.

The new profile links are the more significant change for creator-focused teams. Moving external links to the top of a profile makes them a formal part of a user's identity rather than something squeezed into a post or buried in a bio. Bluesky's explicit mention of Patreon and Ko-fi suggests the company is courting creators who rely on direct audience support, subscriptions or tips. This differs from a simple website field because the placement and framing treat off-platform monetization and content as a primary profile element.

For brands and community operators, this could change how audiences expect to reach official channels. If creators and publishers adopt the Links section, followers may stop scanning posts for a single URL and instead look at the profile header for structured links. The update also suggests Bluesky wants to reduce the friction of "link in bio" behavior, which typically forces an extra step before a user reaches a newsletter, store page or crowdfunding campaign.

What it means for operators

• Update every brand and creator profile now by adding the highest-priority external links—crowdfunding, newsletter or website—to the new Links section in Edit Profile so they appear at the top.
• Use the iPad beta to test how your posts, media and profile render on a tablet, and report any display issues through the Beta Features section of Settings.
• Remove or reduce "link in bio" callouts in captions where possible, since the new profile links may make repeated instructions unnecessary and help posts stay cleaner.
• Prioritize Patreon, Ko-fi or a newsletter URL over a generic homepage if your account is built around direct support, because the feature is framed around creator monetization and off-platform content discovery.