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Twitter Circle goes available to more users: All you need to know about it

After testing the Circle feature with a limited group, the micro-blogging site Twitter has now started offering the new feature to more users. According to the latest update, the new feature by Twitter let users choose up to 150 people to share the tweet with them. This feature looks similar to the ‘Close Friends’ feature offered by Instagram.

You need to update your Twitter app or head to Twitter in a web browser to check if you have access to Twitter Circle or not. While composing the tweet, you will be able to notice a dropdown menu that reads Everyone. In the dropdown menu, you will be able to find other options including ‘People you follow’ or ‘only people you mention’ to choose who can reply to this tweet.

The availability of the Circle feature allows users to limit their tweets to a select audience, or they can hit Edit to add or remove people from their Circle. Any notification will not be sent by Twitter if users add or remove anyone from the Circle.

Those included in the circle will not be able to retweet anything you post to it, but they can still screenshot and download your tweets. Twitter’s community guidelines will continue to be in place even if you are sharing your tweets with a smaller audience.

What is Twitter Circle

The Circle feature of Twitter allows users to share their tweets and thoughts with a selected number of people. It gives you the freedom to choose who can be part of your Twitter Circle. Those shortlisted by the users in their Twitter Circle will be able to interact with the Tweets you share in the Circle.

Difference between Twitter Circle and Twitter Communities

It is important to note that Twitter Circle and Twitter Communities are different from each other. Users get a dedicated place to connect, share, and get closer to the discussions they care about most with anyone on Twitter through its Communities feature. While the Circle feature allows you to share your tweets with a limited number of users.

Who can create a Twitter Circle?

The feature is currently available to a limited number of people globally on Twitter for iOS, Twitter for Android, and twitter.com. Users will be able to see the option to create a Circle while composing a new Tweet if they have access to the Circle feature.