Current status for 2026: X no longer gives most users the old tool for creating new Twitter Moments. Existing Moments and archived links can still surface in search, but the creation steps lower on this page are historical.
Can you still create a Twitter Moment in 2026?
No, not through the old Moments builder. If you need the same storytelling format now, use an X thread for a sequence, a pinned post for a campaign entry point, a List for ongoing curation, or an embedded group of posts on your own site.
| Your original Moments goal | Use this now |
|---|---|
| Tell a story in order | An X thread with a clear opening post |
| Keep a campaign visible | A pinned post linking to the full campaign |
| Curate accounts around a topic | An X List |
| Showcase posts on your website | Individual embeds inside a curated page |
| Preserve an old Moment | Keep the working archive link and save the important posts separately |
The legacy workflow is preserved below for reference, followed by the strongest ways to reuse the same curation ideas with current X features.
What are Twitter Moments?
Twitter has always been one of the top social media platforms for checking news and staying up to date with what is happening across the world. The issue with Twitter though is that there simply isn’t enough space in a tweet to be able to go into any kind of detail regarding any piece of news.
Twitter found a way to tell a complete story by creating Twitter Moments.
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To check out Twitter Moments, go to the top of your Twitter profile and click on Moments. From there, you can browse through the day’s trending news and developments, see what’s happening in the sports, entertainment and fun categories and check out any Moments from your own network.
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Why create your own?
Now that Twitter Moments are being rolled out to other Twitter users, it brings a lot of exciting possibilities for businesses and influencers on Twitter. Moments can be used as a tool for increasing your engagement on Twitter and your blog or website and increase your reach. Read on for some of the best ways in which you can utilise Twitter Moments and to find out how to start creating your own.
Twitter Moments Content Guidelines and Best Practices
The idea behind Twitter Moments is that you are basically curating the best or most relevant tweets in order to tell a specific story. This is something to keep in mind if you’re thinking of creating your own – don’t create a Moment just for the sake of it, collecting any and all tweets that seem relevant to your subject; rather, pick the best, most interesting and most relevant tweets you can find, the ones that bring something to the table and help your Moment come together.
Another important aspect of creating a Twitter Moment is that it should be timely. Moments are all about curating very recent events, news and developments, not just any tweets.
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— Lilach Bullock (@lilachbullock) October 28, 2016
Ideally, try to use no more than 10 tweets per Moment and try to mix up your tweets by including text-only updates, images, GIFs and short videos – the more varied and more dynamic, the better!
Depending on what type of Moment you’re creating, particularly when it’s a controversial subject or some recent piece of news, try to include different perspectives and thoughts on whatever the subject is. This way, you are making sure you are painting a bigger picture and showing different sides to any story.
And last but not least – make it interesting and shareable!
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How Twitter Moments were created: legacy workflow
Before X removed the standard builder, the process was:
- Step 1: Click on Moments at the top of your Twitter profile
- Step 2: Click on the Create New Moment button
- Step 3: Give your Moment a name and description
- Step 4: Add a cover image from Twitter or upload your own
- Step 5: Search for and add relevant tweets to your Moment
- Step 6: Publish your Twitter Moment!
When the builder was available, you started by clicking Moments at the top of your Twitter profile, then used the Create new Moment button. The screenshots below document that retired workflow.
Next, it’s time to name your moment (with a maximum of 75 characters) and to add a description for it (maximum of 250 characters) – make sure to make them compelling and engaging so that users will want to click and check out your Moment. Then, search for an image on Twitter, or upload your own, to add a compelling cover to your Moment:
Now, choose the tweets you want to include. You can browse through the tweets you’ve liked, tweets by account, tweet link, as well as search for any tweets as you normally would:
Once you find a tweet you like, simply click on the ✔ sign from right next to each tweet to add it to your Moment. As you add tweets, you can play around with them to change their order or delete them. You can also click on the crop button next to any tweet to create an image that looks well on mobile devices.
If you go to “more” at the top left-hand corner of your screen, you have the option to mark your Moment in case it has any sensitive material, as well as choose a mobile theme colour.
Another way of creating a Twitter Moment is to click on the more button for any tweet you want to use and click on ‘new moment’:
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Top ways to use Twitter Moments
There are a lot of possibilities for businesses, bloggers and influencers to make use of Twitter Moments; here are some of the best ways:
1. Summary of an event
Have you organised an event recently, or simply attended? If it’s a newsworthy event, at the very least for your niche, it might be worthwhile turning it into a Moment. You’ll probably be getting lots of shares from others who have attended the event as well, which can really help you increase your reach and engagement.
Browse through the event’s hashtag to find the best tweets, images and videos and then order them so that you’re telling the story of the event, from start to finish.
2. Content curation
Another way of making use of Twitter Moments is to curate the best tweets and updates for a specific topic – for example, if your audience is interested in social media marketing, you could create a Moment with the best pieces of content shared in the last week on the subject. This would also work as a regular feature that your followers would check out to be kept up to date on the best new content.
There are other ways you can use content curation to create a Moment; for example, you can keep it light and fun and collect the more entertaining GIFs or tweets of the day/week. Or, perhaps the best inspirational tweets; there are numerous possibilities, just make sure it’s something people would like to see and share.
3. Trending hashtags
A new day = new trending hashtags; jump on the bandwagon and make a curated collection of the best tweets, images and videos surrounding a hashtag and you’ll increase your chances of getting more engagement and improve your reach. Don’t wait too long to create the Moment, though, or the hashtag won’t be as relevant any longer.
4. Embed a Twitter Moment on your blog
Just like you can embed tweets on your blog, you can also embed Twitter Moments. For example, if you’ve attended an event and you’re writing a post about it, embed a Twitter Moment to bring more life to your blog post.
5. Boast about your businesses’ success
Are you getting positive tweets from your readers, clients or customers? Collect the best ones, create a Twitter Moment and share it with your audience.
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Conclusion
Twitter Moments can be very efficient tools for businesses who use Twitter and want to improve their results. Have you created any Twitter Moments? What are some other ways in which you’ve used Moments to your advantage? Let me know in the comments section and please share 🙂
Bottom line: Twitter Moments were a useful way to group posts into one story, but the standard builder is no longer available. Use a thread, pinned post, List, or curated page to recreate the format with current X features.
Frequently asked questions
What are Twitter Moments used for?
Twitter Moments are used to compile a series of related tweets into one shareable story. Brands use them to cover events, showcase customer testimonials, highlight product launches, or recap a campaign in a format that’s easier to consume than scrolling through a timeline.
How do Twitter Moments help with engagement?
They keep people on a curated page longer, encourage sharing since the whole Moment can be sent as one link, and give context to older tweets that might otherwise get lost. This combination tends to increase clicks, replies, and follows.
Can small businesses benefit from using Moments?
Yes. Small businesses can use Moments to tell a brand story, highlight customer reviews, or document a local event without needing a big budget or design team. It’s a low-cost way to package existing content into something more compelling.
How often should a brand create a new Moment?
There’s no fixed rule, but tying a Moment to a specific event, launch, or milestone tends to work best. Creating one only when there’s a genuine story to tell keeps them feeling fresh rather than repetitive.
If you want to take this further, here is how to use Twitter Moments in your social media marketing. And two ways to get more out of a pinned tweet: marking a business milestone and showcasing your best customer stories.
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