About Moments

Moments are curated stories showcasing the very best of what’s happening on Twitter. Our Moments guide is customized to show you current topics that are popular or relevant, so you can discover what is unfolding on Twitter in an instant.

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How to find and interact with Moments

How to find Moments:

  • Tap the Explore tab 
  • Scroll down to the Today's Moments section. Featured Moments are listed by Media, Pop Culture, Music, Travel, Politics, and more. 
  • To view Moments by category: Scroll down to the Explore All section and tap the category title to view a list of the latest Moments. 

How to view and interact with Moments:

  • When you see a Moment you’d like to explore, tap it to view the story. 
  • Swipe right to scroll through the Moment, and swipe left to view the Moment in reverse. You can also hold and drag the progress bar at the bottom of the screen to quickly browse through the Moment.
  • Expand pictures and videos by tapping your screen once.
  • You can tap the more icon to access options to view the Tweet in detail, block, and report the Tweet.
  • To like a Moment: From a Moment cover, tap the like icon  (tap again to undo the like). You can also like a Moment from its end screen.
  • To like a Tweet, double-tap your screen (and double-tap again to undo the like).
  • Swipe up or down, or tap the X to leave the Moment. 
  • At any point you can share the Moment by tapping the Share icon  You can choose to Tweet the Moment, share via Direct Message, or tap Share via… to choose from a variety of sharing options, such as SMS and email. 
  • Read about sharing a Tweet for more information.

How to find and interact with Moments

How to find Moments:

  • Tap the Explore tab 
  • Scroll down to the Today's Moments section. Featured Moments are listed by MediaPop CultureMusicTravelPolitics, and more. 
  • To view Moments by category: Scroll down to the Explore All section and tap the category title to view a list of the latest Moments. 

How to view and interact with Moments:

  • When you see a Moment you’d like to explore, tap it to view the story. 
  • Swipe right to scroll through the Moment, and swipe left to view the Moment in reverse. You can also hold and drag the progress bar at the bottom of the screen to quickly browse through the Moment.
  • Expand pictures and videos by tapping your screen once.
  • You can tap the more icon to access options to view the Tweet in detail, block, and report the Tweet.
  • To like a Moment: From a Moment cover, tap the like icon  (tap again to undo the like). You can also like a Moment from its end screen.
  • To like a Tweet, double-tap your screen (and double-tap again to undo the like).
  • Swipe up or down, or tap the X to leave the Moment. 
  • At any point you can share the Moment by tapping the Share icon  You can choose to Tweet the Moment, share via Direct Message, or tap Share via… to choose from a variety of sharing options, such as SMS and email. 
  • Read about sharing a Tweet for more information.

How to find and interact with Moments

  • Click on the Moments tab  to see customized Moments from Today. You can select Moments categorized by News, Sports, Entertainment, Fun, and more.
  • When you see a Moment you’d like to explore, click it to view the entire story. 
  • To like a Moment: From the top of a Moment, click the like button (click again to undo the like).
  • Scroll down through the Moment and click on any of the Tweets to view the Tweet detail. From there you can reply, Retweet, and like the Tweet. 

Frequently asked questions

Why do some Moments look different?

Some Moments will appear differently, such as vertical vs. horizontal scroll, depending on the Twitter client you are using.

Can I create a Moment?

Yes, creating your own Moment is easy. Read about how to create a Moment to learn how.

Can I report content in a Moment?

You can report content in the following components of a Moment:

  • a cover of a Moment
  • individual Tweets within a Moment
  • multiple components of a Moment

Learn about how to report violations.

How do I get my Tweets included in a Moment?

You cannot add your Tweets to another person’s Moment. Only the Moment author can decide which Tweets to include in their the Moment.

How do I get my Tweets removed from a Moment?

Any public Tweet can be included in a Moment. If you want to have your Tweet(s) removed from a Moment created by someone else, you may block the account, which will remove your Tweet(s) from their Moment.

Can I see how much engagement my Moments receive?

Yes, you can view engagement metrics for your Moments on twitter.com. 

Some Moments may be labeled as containing sensitive content. Read more details on Twitter's sensitive content policies.

Note: The Moments tab is currently available in the United States, Canada (English), Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil (Portuguese), Mexico (Spanish), Japan, India, Argentina, Colombia, United Arab Emirates, and New Zealand.

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