{"id":119788,"date":"2026-01-23T12:16:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metricool.com\/?p=119788"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:17:05","slug":"how-many-hashtags-to-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Hashtags to Use On Each Social Media Platform in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#Benefits_of_Using_Hashtags\" >Benefits of Using Hashtags&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Instagram\" >How Many Hashtags to Use on Instagram&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_TikTok\" >How Many Hashtags to Use on TikTok&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_YouTube\" >How Many Hashtags to Use on YouTube&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Facebook\" >How Many Hashtags to Use on Facebook&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Twitter_X\" >How Many Hashtags to Use on Twitter (X)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-many-hashtags-to-use\/#Metricool_Hashtag_Generator\" >Metricool Hashtag Generator&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hashtags have been around for nearly 20 years. Despite initial backlash, they are now a staple of Social Media interaction. Hashtags were invented in 2007, with the term &#8216;#hashtag&#8217; first used by Chris Messina, an American product designer on Twitter. The idea stemmed from chat rooms and separating each group using the # symbol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18 years on, hashtags and their importance still divide social media users. Some people can&#8217;t get enough of hashtags, while others think they&#8217;re pointless with today&#8217;s advanced social Media algorithms. But who&#8217;s right? How many hashtags should you use on Instagram? What about YouTube? &#8230;or TikTok? We answer these questions and more below, with a look at each social media platform, so you can hit the hashtag sweetspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-using-hashtags-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_Hashtags\"><\/span>Benefits of Using Hashtags&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several benefits of using hashtags on your social media platforms. Let&#8217;s take a look at the key ones:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increase-organic-reach-nbsp\">Increase Organic Reach&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using hashtags can help your post reach a wider audience, even those who do not follow you. Hashtags help categorize your posts and get more eyes on your content beyond your followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brand-recognition-nbsp\">Brand Recognition&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating branded hashtags for your specific brand such as a slogan, product, or business name is a great way to increase brand awareness. The three best ways branded hashtags can help your brand awareness are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organize your posts in one place<\/strong> &#8211; using the same hashtags on your posts regarding the same topic will all be found in one place when searched. See an example below:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1239-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119789\" style=\"width:293px;height:634px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1239-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1239-139x300.png 139w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1239-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1239.png 739w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Measure your campaign success <\/strong>&#8211; by using hashtags, you can monitor the success of your posts through branded hashtags and compare them to non-branded hashtags. Learn more about measuring hashtags with the button below:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/how-to-measure-hashtags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Measure Hashtags&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UGC content<\/strong> &#8211; by creating branded hashtags you can see all of your user-generated content who use your branded hashtags so you can be sure to engage with these posts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO recognition<\/strong> &#8211; hashtags can also serve as keywords to make it easier for your content\/profile to be found<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-trends-and-conversations-nbsp\">Join Trends and Conversations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using hashtags related to your industry is crucial for ensuring your competitors don&#8217;t leave you behind. Pay attention to similar brands and users in your field to stay up to date with the hashtags they&#8217;re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find great examples after popular films or TV series are released. See for yourself by searching your favorite show as a hashtag like &#8220;#GameofThrones&#8221; or &#8220;SquidGame&#8221;, you&#8217;ll see plenty of posts from fans discussing the show and brands getting in on the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these entertainment examples it&#8217;s all about joining the fun, but keep an eye out for relevant hashtags related to your niche, like industry events, award shows, or news updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raise-awareness-nbsp\">Raise Awareness&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hashtags can also be used to market an event or topic and help spread awareness quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-hashtags-to-use-on-instagram-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How Many Hashtags to Use on Instagram&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram allows users to use up to 30 hashtags, but we recommend using only<strong> 3-5 hashtags <\/strong>per post for maximum effectiveness. The best place for your hashtags is at the end of your caption unless the hashtag is a word or phrase that naturally fits in your caption. If you want to use more, putting them in the first comment is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clicking on a hashtag on Instagram will take you to a hashtag page, which features all posts that include that hashtag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Metricool, you can also see your top-performing hashtags on Instagram in our Analytics section. Just go to the Instagram analytics section on your Metricool account and scroll down to hashtags.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119790\" style=\"width:471px;height:261px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240-1536x858.png 1536w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1240.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also find the perfect hashtags for your content with our FREE Instagram Hashtag Generator, try it with the button below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/instagram-hashtag-generator\/\">Instagram Hashtag Generator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instagram-hashtag-considerations\">Instagram Hashtag Considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When considering how many hashtags you should use on Instagram, Meta recommends keeping the following factors in mind: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Posts from private profiles won&#8217;t be seen on Instagram hashtag pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram will reject your post if you try to use more than 30 hashtags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can&#8217;t use spaces or special characters ($&amp;%\/&#8221;) in hashtags, but you can use numbers. *<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>* Metricooler top tip<\/em> &#8211; <em>Use capital letters to separate your words in hashtags, e.g #MetricoolSocialMediaStudy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"_iub_cs_skip\" title=\"How to search for IG Hashtags #\ufe0f\u20e3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yv1O1lWc5g0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/metricool.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-hashtags-to-use-on-tiktok-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_TikTok\"><\/span>How Many Hashtags to Use on TikTok&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also recommend using <strong>3-5 hashtags<\/strong> on TikTok. It is important to mix hashtags related to your brand, niche, and trends. For example, if you are a social media marketing company you could use #metricoolers (brand-related), #marketingteams (niche), and #socialmediamarketingtips (trend).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409-651x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119791\" style=\"width:308px;height:485px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409-651x1024.jpeg 651w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409-191x300.jpeg 191w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409-768x1208.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409-976x1536.jpeg 976w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-409.jpeg 1017w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiktok-seo\">TikTok SEO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"_iub_cs_skip\" title=\"TikTok SEO: Boost your TikTok Videos to the Top \ud83d\udd25\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KfBe3ADEBtg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/metricool.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-hashtags-to-use-on-youtube-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How Many Hashtags to Use on YouTube&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of hashtags on YouTube is very important. YouTube will ignore all of your hashtags if you use over 60. AT Metricool, we believe the sweet spot of hashtags on YouTube is just <strong>2-3<\/strong> in the video description.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using location-based hashtags, niche hashtags, and trending hashtags will be best for your YouTube strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241-1024x820.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119792\" style=\"width:418px;height:334px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241-1024x820.png 1024w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241-1536x1230.png 1536w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1241.png 1566w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-youtube-hashtag-guidelines\">Youtube Hashtag Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to note that you follow YouTube\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/6390658?hl=en\">Hashtag Guidelines.<\/a> Here&#8217;s a summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t use spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No over hashtagging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hashtags must be related to your content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t use hashtags to harass or spread hate speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No vulgar or explicit words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t use repetitive sentences or phrases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-hashtags-to-use-on-facebook-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How Many Hashtags to Use on Facebook&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use as many hashtags as you want on Facebook but we recommend<strong> 0 to 3 hashtags<\/strong> per post. Overusing hashtags on all social media apps comes off as spammy and too salesy, especially to viewers on Facebook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see in our example below, we did not use any hashtags:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FmetricoolEN%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02EUmabJU9tV8NahTYsrJq3Y8GR5D4Ut4vWszS97XtCBJumeLiFX21gZt8CcY16tBSl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"652\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facebook also has a hashtag page that you can use to find all posts that feature that hashtag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-hashtags-to-use-on-twitter-x\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hashtags_to_Use_on_Twitter_X\"><\/span>How Many Hashtags to Use on Twitter (X)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we look at how many hashtags to use on Twitter, we must address the elephant in the room. Yes, Twitter owner Elon Musk recently said hashtags are ugly and irrelevant. And yes, Grok, X&#8217;s built-in AI doubled down on this point with a strong attack on hashtags (see both below). But, as has been proven in the past, greater context is needed when considering statements from these two sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-20250211-173222-936x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-20250211-173222-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-20250211-173222-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-20250211-173222-768x840.png 768w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-20250211-173222.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The X Help Center still lists guidelines for using Hashtags on the platform, so they&#8217;re definitely not extinct just yet. Twitter recommends that you use a maximum of <strong>2 hashtags<\/strong> per post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find hashtags on X by typing keywords into the search bar to find relevant posts and accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-metricool-hashtag-generator-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metricool_Hashtag_Generator\"><\/span>Metricool Hashtag Generator&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make your life easier, we highly recommend creating a free Metricool account and taking advantage of our<a href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/hashtag-generator-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Hashtag Generator<\/strong><\/a> for TikTok and Instagram. It helps you easily find the most popular and relevant hashtags for your content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To use the Metricool hashtag generator, just:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to the <strong>Planning<\/strong> page and click on <strong>Create a New post&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have written your post and added your content click the # icon at the bottom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in your <strong>topic<\/strong> or <strong>industry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see matching hashtags and their usage count, use this info to choose the most suitable hashtags for your content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1242-1024x936.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119793\" style=\"width:466px;height:426px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1242-1024x936.png 1024w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1242-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1242-768x702.png 768w, https:\/\/metricool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1242.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now all you have to do is sign up for your free Metricool account by clicking the button below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/metricool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create Your Free Account&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hashtags can be tricky. Many wonder are hashtags worth it and how many to use. 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