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Musk eliminates hashtags for X advertisers

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Elon Musk has just upended the digital advertising industry by formally prohibiting hashtags from being used in any paid postings on X as of June 27, 2025.

Musk labeled hashtags in ads an “esthetic nightmare,” declaring, “Starting tomorrow, the esthetic nightmare that is hashtags will be banned from ads on 𝕏”.

This bold move forces brands to rethink how they connect with audiences without the once-essential hashtag.

Hashtags out: Musk’s vision for cleaner paid posts

On Thursday, Musk announced directly on X, instantly sparking debate among marketers and users alike.

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From now on, any promoted post, whether a video, image, carousel, or plain text, cannot include hashtags.

If a paid post contains even one hashtag, it won’t get approved for promotion.

Musk’s reasoning is clear: “Hashtags make the screen look messy and take attention away from the main message.” He wants ads to “blend in more smoothly with the feed instead of standing out like loud billboards”.

The move is part of his ongoing campaign to streamline X’s interface and push advertisers toward cleaner, more visually appealing content.

Brands rethink engagement without hashtags

For years, hashtags have been the backbone of social media marketing, helping brands spark conversations, boost engagement, and track campaign success.

Branded and trending hashtags have made it easy for advertisers to align with audiences, monitor conversions, and ride the wave of viral moments.

Now, with hashtags out of the paid content playbook, marketers face a new challenge: how to drive organic interaction and brand recall without these familiar tools.

“Campaigns will have to lean more on eye-catching visuals, sharp copy, and smart targeting—especially the kind powered by X’s own algorithms,” notes one industry observer.

Musk’s AI assistant, Grok, said, “Hashtags are still useful for regular posts on X, despite the ad ban starting June 27, 2025. They boost visibility and engagement. Use 1–2 relevant hashtags per post to avoid looking spammy”.

Grok also recommends rotating hashtags, engaging with communities, and timing posts for maximum reach.

But for advertisers, the rules have changed overnight. Hashtags, once a staple of every paid campaign, are now off-limits, and the race is on to find new ways to capture attention in X’s evolving feed.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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