INSTAGRAM UPDATE: Hashtag Limit Slashed From 30 → 3 Instagram has quietly reduced the number of hashtags you can add to your caption — from 30 down to just 3. Many creators are now seeing a pop-up saying: “You can only add 3 hashtags to your caption.” 🔍 What this means: Instagram has been saying for years that hashtags do NOT increase reach. This update proves they’re shifting their focus even more toward keywords, not hashtags. ✅ How to optimise your posts moving forward: Use keywords in your: • Username • Name field • Bio • On-screen text • Spoken audio in Reels • Captions • Comments Hashtags now function mainly as categories, not a growth tool. ⚠️ Reminder: If you continue using hashtags, make them: 1️⃣ Long-tail and keyword-rich 2️⃣ Specific to the post, not your niche 3️⃣ Expect zero reach boost from them 📣 Share this with your audience: This is a major shift in how Instagram operates — and creators/business owners need to know ASAP.

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