If you’re sprinkling hashtags like #blessed and #justgirlthings into your posts on X (formerly Twitter), it might be time to rethink your strategy. X CEO Elon Musk has officially declared that hashtags are not only unnecessary but completely unattractive. In response to Grok’s answer to a recent question about whether hashtags are still relevant (in which hashtags were roasted with brutal sarcasm), Musk said with his trademark candor: “Please stop using hashtags. . The system doesn’t need them anymore and they look ugly.”

The comment adds to the growing discussion that hashtags – once powerful tools of digital discovery – have lost their relevance on X. Originally created to help users find trending topics and join specific conversations, hashtags are now being mocked as outdated relics of the past. Internet era.

A hashtag-less future?

The change is in line with Musk’s broader effort to streamline X’s user experience and algorithms. Under the hood, X’s systems are now smart enough to present relevant content to users without requiring them to slap a dozen hashtags on their posts. Whether it’s breaking news, viral trends, or specific discussions, “It becomes.

This development reflects a larger trend: As platforms get smarter, users get lazier. Why waste time typing hashtags when the system already knows what you’re talking about? Still, for many creators and brands who have relied on hashtags to increase visibility, Musk’s comments signal a major culture shift.

Of course, Musk isn’t alone in invoking the hashtag. The post he responded to compared hashtag-heavy tweets to “desperate crying into the void”, suggesting they are more likely to ground engagement than enhance content. Adding fuel to the fire, Grok North quipped that hashtags are about as useful as “a screen door on a submarine.” Ouch.

For those worried about falling into the abyss of digital obscurity, Musk’s message is clear: Trust the system. Hashtags aren’t helping your engagement; They just make your posts look cluttered and outdated.

So, should you stop using hashtags? If you’re following trends on X, the answer appears to be a resounding yes. As Musk continues to reshape the platform, it’s probably best to leave the #blessedlife behind and let your content do the talking. And if you’re still on hashtags? Well, as Grok would probably say – enjoy the silence.