Threads is testing hashtags, without the "#"

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Threads is testing hashtags — only without the actual hash (#) symbol.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the app is testing a way to categorize posts with tags. The initial rollout will begin in Australia, with additional countries following.

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The tags will appear as clickable blue links, operating like hashtags but minus the symbol. Users can try it out by typing the hash symbol and a category.

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