Threads Introduces Hashtag Support, But There’s a Surprising Catch
Meta has finally added support for tags in Threads. Yes, they’re not exactly hashtags, but they work differently than how some other platforms like Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) work as reported by Adam Mosser.
“The ability to tag your post with a topic is now globally enabled to categorize your posts and make it easier for others to find and join the conversation,” said Adam Mosseri at Threads.
How are tags different from hashtags?
Mosseri says tags are a simpler version of hashtags because they don’t make the # sign visible.
To add a tag, first tap the # symbol, then add the topic you want. But unlike hashtags, you can type multiple words with or without spaces and even add special characters.
Mosseri notes that this “design focuses tags more on communities and less engagement on hacking, and does so while keeping threads simple and easy to use.”
When will it be available?
Meta notes that this feature is now rolling out to people worldwide, and once you get it, you can start tagging topics and thus connect with people who are posting on the same topic. people.
Mark Zuckerberg first announced the feature last month when Meta was testing a way for users to categorize their posts with tags. This feature was originally only available in Australia, but is now available worldwide.
