How to get started with Twitter
Visit Explore to see what’s happening
Overview
What’s on trend?
Check out the Explore tab: see what’s trending and stay in the know with what’s happening around the world.
How Explore works
Explore catches you up on a range of subjects, curated just for you. This is where Twitter shows you what’s happening, right now.
The Explore tab is where it’s at
Visit the Explore tab by tapping the magnifying glass icon from your app (or the # icon on desktop). Now you can explore...Explore!
Explore tabs on tabs
Explore tabs may vary based on your location and settings. Typically, you’ll see these sections:
- For you: Popular hashtags, subjects, or updates that Twitter thinks you’ll enjoy most, based on your activity
- Trending: What’s happening in the world
- News, Sports, Fun, Entertainment tabs: Other top stories or news related to different subjects
Try it now
Check out the Explore tab
Go visit the Explore tab now to see what’s trending in your area.
Changing local settings
Set Explore to show you updates where you are now, or change the location to see what’s happening in other countries. Use the Settings icon in the Explore tab to make the change.
Pro Tip
Get better results by using Twitter often
The more you use Twitter, the more customized the Explore tab gets. Keep logging in, liking and interacting with Tweets, and following accounts and Topics you care about. We’ll make sure you know we’re listening by updating what we show you.
Recap
See what everyone is talking about right now.
With the Explore tab, you can:
- Catch up on big stories and news
- See what people are talking about in your area
- Check out trends related to what you care about
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