{"id":1288,"date":"2023-10-16T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2024-10-24T23:25:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T06:25:54","slug":"twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter Circles: How To Control Who Can See Your Tweets?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you aware of a feature on Twitter that makes certain tweets you post nonpublic without a private account? This feature is Twitter Circles. It was in the testing phase in May 2022 and was available to everyone in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.twitter.com\/en_us\/topics\/product\/2022\/introducing-twitter-circle-new-way-tweet-smaller-crowd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 2022<\/a>. Unfortunately, after October 31, 2023, this utility will no longer work, as the platform is shutting it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But learning about X Circles is still fun, especially if you\u2019re hearing about it for the first time. What is this feature, and how do you create one on the platform? How do you add people to a circle? Is it possible to remove certain users? Also, how will you know if you\u2019re a part of a circle? This article gives you the complete picture of this privacy-focused feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"1289\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Screenshot-630-x-630.png\" alt=\"A screenshot from TweetDelete of Twitter Circles feature in X for the web.\" class=\"wp-image-1289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Screenshot-630-x-630.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Screenshot-630-x-630-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Screenshot-630-x-630-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e13d0263e6b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e13d0263e6b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#Whats_a_Twitter_Circle\" >What\u2019s a Twitter Circle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#Why_Did_Users_Love_Twitter_Circles\" >Why Did Users Love Twitter Circles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#How_To_Edit_Twitter_Circle\" >How To Edit Twitter Circle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#How_To_Remove_Someone_From_Twitter_Circle\" >How To Remove Someone From Twitter Circle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#How_To_See_Twitter_Circle_of_Other_Users\" >How To See Twitter Circle of Other Users?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#What_Are_the_Alternatives_to_Twitter_Circles\" >What Are the Alternatives to Twitter Circles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/#Take_Back_Your_Privacy_With_TweetDelete\" >Take Back Your Privacy With TweetDelete<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_Twitter_Circle\"><\/span>What\u2019s a Twitter Circle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you have never come across this feature before, you want to know\u2014what\u2019s a Twitter Circle? It is a feature on the platform that allows you to choose who can see your posts. You can add other users to your circle. When you post a tweet, you can ensure it only appears in the feeds of the people in your circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait, if that\u2019s the case, isn\u2019t it the same as having a private profile on Twitter, now X? Although it is similar to protecting your posts, this feature doesn\u2019t affect all your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, when you have a private X or Twitter account, only your followers can see your activity. Anyone else who isn\u2019t a follower won\u2019t see anything when they visit your profile. Also, posts from a private account won\u2019t appear in non-followers\u2019 feeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An X Circle is different, i.e., it doesn\u2019t affect all your posts. In fact, you get to decide which tweets (now posts) are available exclusively to your circle. You can have private conversations with X, formerly Twitter users, without making your account private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_Users_Love_Twitter_Circles\"><\/span>Why Did Users Love Twitter Circles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are several other features similar to Twitter Circles, the question arises &#8211; why was it popular? For example, you can create a community and only allow people you trust to join it. How is X Circles any better than this feature? To understand why users love it, you have to look at what it offers. Below are two reasons highlighting the reasons why it was popular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t need to make multiple accounts<\/strong>: People use multiple accounts due to the impact of social media on their personal and professional lives. There are several instances of people losing their jobs because of their posts on Twitter. It can be a friendly joke between you and your friends. Or, you have strong opinions about a sensitive topic. It can go viral for the wrong reasons and put your current and future employment at risk.&nbsp;With X Circles, you can ensure only the people you trust can view your post. You don\u2019t have to worry about it going viral, as users cannot repost it.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong> You can express yourself freely<\/strong>: Expressing your opinions on Twitter, aka X, can feel like you\u2019re walking on eggshells. Everyone has different opinions, so some people may not like what you say. Due to this reason, you may not feel like expressing yourself. By using X Circles, this won\u2019t be an issue, as only a select few can see your post. This means you can really say what you want about a topic without worrying about unnecessary online attention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Edit_Twitter_Circle\"><\/span>How To Edit Twitter Circle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about using X Circle is that it is another way to personalize your experience on the platform. But this brings you to the question, how to edit Twitter Circles? Or, how do you make an X Circle? Below is a brief step-by-step explanation of this process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the post compose box on X or Twitter. If you\u2019re on Twitter for the web, it is on top of the page. Or, you can click the <strong>Post<\/strong> button from the quick navigation menu on the left. If you use Twitter for Android or iOS, tap the compose post icon on the bottom right. It is a quill with a plus symbol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On top of the post compose box is the <strong>Choose Audience<\/strong> setting. Here, you can select who can view your post. By default, the audience is everyone for Twitter for the web and all followers for Twitter for Android and iOS. Select it and tap the <strong>Edit<\/strong> button next to <strong>Circle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to the <strong>Recommended<\/strong> tab to start adding users. Search for the user via their X or Twitter handle or their name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next to the user, there\u2019s an <strong>Add<\/strong> button. Click it to add the user to your circle. The maximum number of Twitter or X users you can add to this list is 150.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go back to the post-compose box. When you publish your tweet, select <strong>Circle<\/strong> in <strong>ChooseAudience<\/strong>.<strong> <\/strong>This ensures only the people in the circle can see it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the platform is deprecating this feature, you can no longer add new people to this list. Also, when you publish a post for your circle, it will be visible to everyone. If you can\u2019t find this option anywhere, it means this feature is no longer available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"1290\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Edit-Screenshot-630-x-630.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of an X user editing their Twitter Circle on a desktop browser.\" class=\"wp-image-1290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Edit-Screenshot-630-x-630.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Edit-Screenshot-630-x-630-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Twitter-Circles-Edit-Screenshot-630-x-630-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Remove_Someone_From_Twitter_Circle\"><\/span>How To Remove Someone From Twitter Circle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like how your friend circle evolves, so will your circle on X. In other words, you want to know how to remove someone from your Twitter Circle. This is an easy task if you follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the post (tweet) compose box and select the <strong>Choose Audience<\/strong> option. It will either be all followers or everyone, depending on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Edit<\/strong> button next to this option &#8211; <strong>Circle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It opens the <strong>Edit Your Circle<\/strong> menu. Under the <strong>Circle<\/strong> tab, you\u2019ll see a list of everyone in your circle. There is a <strong>Remove<\/strong> button next to their name. Click this button to delete the user from your circle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_See_Twitter_Circle_of_Other_Users\"><\/span>How To See Twitter Circle of Other Users?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add users to your circle, they won\u2019t get any notification. This makes you wonder &#8211; how do you see the Twitter Circle of other users? Unfortunately, there is no way of checking whether you belong to a person\u2019s circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only method is to look for posts with a green circle at the bottom. When you see this sign on a tweet, it indicates you are a part of this user\u2019s X Circle. However, you can\u2019t check who else is a part of this exclusive group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Alternatives_to_Twitter_Circles\"><\/span>What Are the Alternatives to Twitter Circles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Twitter Circle will no longer be functional after October 2023, there are alternatives to this feature on this platform. Given below are other features that you can use to protect your privacy on X or Twitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Protect Your Posts<\/strong><br>As highlighted earlier, <strong>Protect Your Posts<\/strong> is similar to Twitter or X Circles. The major difference is that it applies a privacy filter to your account. Not only will non-followers be unable to find your profile, but they also can\u2019t see your posts. People must send a follower request when they want to see your tweets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enable X\u2019s Protect Your Posts feature by following these instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the quick navigation menu on Twitter. For desktop users, this menu is already visible on the left side of your screen. Swipe right to pull out this menu if you\u2019re on the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>More<\/strong> as a desktop user. If you use an Android or iOS device, skip this step and go to the next one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the<strong> Settings and Support<\/strong> drop-down menu and select this option &#8211; <strong>Settings and Privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Privacy and Safety<\/strong> page and select <strong>Audience and Tagging<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the <strong>Protect Your Posts <\/strong>setting here to make your account private.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a Twitter Community<\/strong><br>The second alternative is to make an X or Twitter community. It is like an X Circle, but you can add more than 150 people. There are also various membership options that control who can join your community. Set the membership to <strong>Restricted<\/strong>. This way, people will have to ask to become a part of your X or Twitter community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you need an <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-subscription-purchasing-the-premium-features-on-x\/\">X Premium subscription<\/a> to create Twitter communities, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" data-id=\"1291\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-Go-Private-on-Twitter-630x630-1.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of a user using the Protect Your Posts feature to make their account private.\" class=\"wp-image-1291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-Go-Private-on-Twitter-630x630-1.png 630w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-Go-Private-on-Twitter-630x630-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-Go-Private-on-Twitter-630x630-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Back_Your_Privacy_With_TweetDelete\"><\/span>Take Back Your Privacy With TweetDelete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>X Circles is a great privacy feature to determine who can view your posts. However, as this feature will no longer be available in the future, you should use other options. One alternative is to make your profile private. The other solution is to create a community using your X Premium subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your online privacy is always at risk if you don\u2019t enable <strong>Protect Your Posts<\/strong>. Anyone can scroll through your posts. They can create copies of your tweets and take things out of context. For example, one of your old posts was about a sensitive topic. At the time, it was an interesting take. However, as opinions change with time, your take can become controversial. Not only will this affect your professional life, but it can also impact your relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best solution is to delete all your older posts. However, doing this using X\u2019s default delete feature will take forever. A better option is to use a third-party tool like TweetDelete. It comes with auto and mass-delete features. These functions can help remove any number of posts from your profile as you like. Anyone who visits your profile will never know about the removal. If you want to keep your tweets private like Twitter Circles, <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">use TweetDelete today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you aware of a feature on Twitter that makes certain tweets you post nonpublic without a private account? This feature is Twitter Circles. It was in the testing phase in May 2022 and was available to everyone in August 2022. Unfortunately, after October 31, 2023, this utility will no longer work, as the platform &#8230; <a title=\"Twitter Circles: How To Control Who Can See Your Tweets?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-circles-how-to-control-who-can-see-your-tweets\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Twitter Circles: How To Control Who Can See Your Tweets?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1291,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,26],"tags":[],"coauthors":[14,13],"class_list":["post-1288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category_1","category-cta-6"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1288"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3253,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288\/revisions\/3253"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1288"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=1288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}