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flag Instagram now limits hashtags to five per post or Reel to reduce spam and boost content quality.

flag Instagram is limiting hashtags to five per post or Reel to reduce spam and improve content quality, following a test period and aligning with broader platform trends. flag The change, announced via Threads, reflects the platform’s shift toward prioritizing relevance over quantity, as CEO Adam Mosseri stated hashtags no longer boost reach due to AI-driven algorithms. flag Users are encouraged to use specific, topic-relevant tags instead of generic ones like #reels or #explore, which may trigger spam flags. flag The update applies across posts and Reels and supports Meta’s strategy seen on Threads, where only one tag is allowed. flag While hashtags still aid searchability and topic understanding, their role in discovery has diminished, emphasizing content quality and audience engagement over volume.

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