Modal · Feature discovery
Twitter’s new feature onboarding is perfect for mobile users
Twitter introduces Twitter Circle with a modal in the compose screen, then a bottom sheet explaining how the feature works in three short points.
Screenshot added to the library in October 2022; its exact capture date wasn’t recorded, and the product may look different today. Write-up reviewed 22 Oct 2026.
At the time of the screenshots, Twitter's mobile app introduced Twitter Circle with a new feature modal over the compose screen. Under an illustration of a small group of figures, it asks "Want to share with a smaller crowd?" and explains in one sentence that Twitter Circle sends Tweets only to people you choose. Get started opens the "Edit your Twitter Circle" page, where a bottom sheet titled "How Twitter Circle works" covers three points (Add your people, Tweet to only them, Change things up anytime) before a Got it button.
Why it works
✅ A friendly way out: the skip button reads "Maybe later" rather than "No" or "Skip", which keeps the door open without pressure.
✅ Well-formatted copy: the bottom sheet uses bold subheadings with one or two lines beneath each, so even skimmers pick up the essentials.
✅ Visuals: the illustration on the modal and the small icons beside each point make the feature quick to understand on a small screen.
More on this pattern: new feature onboarding and mobile app onboarding.
