Overview of Twitter Circle and New Privacy Features
Twitter has introduced a new feature called Circle, a smaller group option that lets users share tweets with a select circle of followers. The option debuted in May and is designed to keep certain posts within a close group, making retweets and widespread sharing unavailable for those messages.
The aim behind Circle is to make tweeting feel more comfortable and personal. It allows users to stay within a trusted circle without needing secondary or alternate accounts or constantly switching between protected and public settings.
Circle began with a limited rollout to a subset of users for testing and feedback, which was described as very positive by Twitter in communications to media outlets. As testing progressed, the company cautioned about the amount of content posted to Circle and noted that engagement for these private tweets tended to rise in replies and likes from members of the circle.
The feature has now become widely available in Spain and can be used on iOS, Android, and through the web app. Users can post content as usual and choose the Circle option. A Circle can include up to 150 people and the membership list can be updated at any time. Changes to the circle are not automatically announced to members.
Private Circle tweets are shown with a green badge on the screen, and responses to these posts stay private for the circle regardless of the sender’s account privacy settings.
Only one Circle can be created at a time, and those included in the circle won t know who else is in the list. They will, however, be able to see interactions from other circle members. This policy applies to protected accounts as well, ensuring confidentiality within the group.
Circle members have control over their feed and can opt out of Circle related updates. If a member unfollows the user who created the Circle, access to private posts is removed. The same outcome occurs if the Circle creator blocks a member. Notifications and updates can be muted within the platform if desired.
New features
Twitter has also rolled out additional enhancements as part of its ongoing effort to expand how users customize their experience on the platform. These updates include tools that allow users to exit conversations where they are mentioned but prefer not to participate, improving overall control over interactions.
The web version now includes a feature that enables users to remove followers from an account without needing to block them, offering another layer of manageability for privacy and audience control. Another recent adjustment lets users decide who can reply to a given post. This setting can be adjusted at the time a tweet is posted or later if the content is already live.
Overall, these updates reflect Twitter s focus on giving users clearer boundaries and more precise tools to curate who sees their content and how they engage within the platform. The emphasis is on privacy, audience selection, and smoother navigation between public and private communications for users in North America and beyond. Sources: Twitter official communications and regional press coverage.