On Wednesday, Facebook announced that hashtags will now be clickable in an effort to create more public conversations on the social network.Initially, the hashtag feature is being rolled out to a small group of users. Within the coming weeks, more users can expect to see clickable hashtags.
According to Facebook, users can now:
- Search for a specific hashtag from your search bar. For example, #NBAFinals.
- Click on hashtags that originate on other services, such as Instagram.
- Compose posts directly from the hashtag feed and search results.
What is a hashtag?
A hashtag is the number sign (#) combined with a word or phrase.
