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Now You Can Use Twitter to Share a Secret With 150 Close Friends

Twitter Circle is available for everyone

By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on August 30, 2022 12:05PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Social Media Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Twitter has officially rolled out its Twitter Circle feature to everyone after testing it in beta with a select group since May. The company dropped the news in a tweet this morning, announcing that anyone on the platform can now access the feature. Twitter Circle allows you to send tweets to a limited audience of up to 150 of your nearest and dearest friends. Unsplash / Jeremy Bezanger This feature has obvious benefits, as these selective tweets would be free from online trolls, employers, and other prying eyes. In theory, Twitter Circle will allow for more intimate and nuanced conversations without the threat of hijack from outside parties. Posts cannot be shared outside of the circle, which is nice, though people can still screenshot the content and tweet it to a general audience. In other words, exercising some caution is still recommended. You can add anyone to your circle, even if they don't follow you, which could be a quick-and-dirty way to have a conversation about a shared interest, such as sports or, uh, Star Trek. The platform also makes it easy to remove someone from a circle if they start acting up or if you just want to rule your circle with an iron fist. The feature is available right now to anyone with an active Twitter account. The process has also been streamlined from the beta, as there is a Twitter Circle option directly on the "compose tweet" menu. Just click the dropdown, choose your participants, and go hog wild. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How Screenshots Became the Default Way to Share and Save Everything What Is Twitter & How Does It Work? How to Save Twitter Videos on iOS, Android, and Windows How to Sign Up for Apple's iOS Public Beta Program How to Turn off the Twitter Timeline Algorithm Why Use Twitter? Ways for Beginners to Get Started How to Make Your Twitter Private How to Tweet a GIF on Twitter How to Use Instagram's Close Friends Feature Learn How to Use Twitter in 15 Minutes or Less How to Reply on Twitter How to Post a Story on Instagram How to Participate in a Twitter Chat What Is Beta Software? How to Come up with Twitter Parody Account Ideas What Is Social Networking? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies