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Hashtag

A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the “#” sign.

Hashtags are used on social media to tag posts as part of a larger conversation (such as #HootChat) or topic (such as #Superbowl). Clicking a hashtag reveals the latest posts that include the tag. Hashtags are searchable and serve a similar role to keywords.

Learn more: How to Use Hashtags: A Quick and Simple Guide for Every Network