Instagram Now Lets You Follow Hashtags

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Photo credits: Instagram Hashtag Update

Instagram Unveiled a new update to the app that allows you to follow hashtags.  This means that effective yesterday, any image with a hashtag that you follow will reflect on your Instagram feed. Also if you engage posts with the same hashtag by liking or commenting on them Instagram will suggest similar content to you in the future.

Hashtags have always been a major player in the social media game and with this update, it's easier to track content with similar topics and trends.

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