How to close Moments in the new version of WeChat? The guide to adjusting social functions that is hotly discussed across the internet
Recently, the update of WeChat version 8.0.46 has once again triggered discussions among users, especially the operational changes of the "Close Moments" function, which has become a hot topic. Many users hope to improve their life efficiency by reducing the distractions of social media. As a national application, WeChat’s function adjustments directly affect hundreds of millions of users. The following is a compilation of hot topics on this topic across the Internet in the past 10 days and a detailed operation guide.
| platform | Related topic reading volume/discussion volume | core concerns |
|---|---|---|
| #微信客户端怎么办# 120 million reads | Steps, alternatives (such as "chat only" permissions) | |
| Zhihu | “How to completely close WeChat Moments?” 850,000 hits | Technical principles, impact of long-term closure |
| Douyin | Related tutorial videos have been viewed more than 50 million times | Video demonstration, users complained that "the entrance is hidden too deep" |
| Station B | "WeChat Social Withdrawal Experiment" video hot list | Psychological effects, life changes after closure |
Note: The data statistics period is from January 1 to January 10, 2024, and the source is the public list of each platform.
Method 1: Completely disable the circle of friends function
1. Open WeChat and click"Me" → "Settings" → "General" → "Discovery Page Management";
2. find"Friends Circle"option, turn off the switch on the right;
3. At this time, the “Discover” page will no longer display the Moments entrance.
Method 2: Only turn off the red dot reminder in Moments (common to iOS/Android)
1. Enter"Settings" → "Notifications";
2. Close"Moments Update Reminder", to avoid the interference of unread red dots.
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| Can friends still see my historical circle of friends after closing it? | Yes, you need to delete it manually or set it to "visible only to you". |
| Can I close someone's circle of friends alone? | Support: Long press the other party's avatar → "Set Permissions" → Check "Don't look at him". |
| Is Enterprise WeChat affected? | Not affected, the two functions are independent. |
| Will I lose data if I close it and reopen it? | No, all content is retained. |
| Is the video account dynamic closed simultaneously? | It needs to be set separately, the path is: "Discovery Page Management" → Close the video account. |
1.attention management: Over 60% of the respondents said that the circle of friends is overloaded with information;
2.privacy needs: Young people are more inclined to share their lives on niche platforms;
3.alternative function: New functions such as video number and status are used to divert usage scenarios.
Expert advice:phased closure(such as 1 day a week) is easier to stick to than a complete shutdown, which can reduce distractions and avoid social isolation.
Through the structured guide in this article, users can quickly master WeChat Moments management skills. If you want to further optimize the WeChat experience, you can also pay attention to supporting function settings such as "Do Not Disturb Subscription Accounts" and "WeChat Group Folding".
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