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Introducing the Circle Desktop app
Your community on their desktop
Circle sits alongside the apps your members use every day.
Never miss a notification
Optional alerts keep you and your members connected to the conversations that matter.
One app for all your communities
No matter how many communities your members are in, switching is instant and doesn’t slow you down.
Get started with the Circle Desktop App
Frequently asked questions
The app is available as a [direct download from Circle’s website] — no App Store required.
Not yet. We’re working on a custom branded version of the Desktop App for Circle customers, which we hope to announce later this year.
Yes. Admins can control access with a simple toggle by going to community settings.
Absolutely. The browser experience remains fully supported. The desktop app is an additional option for members who want a more focused, always-on experience.
Yes. Members receive native desktop notifications for new posts, DMs, replies, and mentions.
Yes. The app includes a built-in community switcher that allows seamless transitions between multiple communities.
Not yet, but this is something we hope to support in the future.
The desktop app lives on people’s computers and offers them fewer distractions with real-time notifications if enabled.
The actual experience of a Circle community on a desktop app is no different to the web experience
Yes! Circle offers native mobile apps for iOS and Android, so your community is always accessible, whether members are at their desk or on the go.
If you're on Circle Plus, you can even offer your own fully branded mobile app to give your community a premium, on-brand experience across every device.
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