1 Des 2025

Hashtags in 2026: What Instagram’s New Limits Mean for Your Small Business

In this episode, Kat tackles one of the most misunderstood and ever-changing parts of social media: hashtags. With Instagram now testing new limits of just 3 to 5 hashtags per post, this episode unpacks what’s really happening, how it affects reach and discovery, and what local small business owners should do to stay strategic — and sane — on social media.

What this episode covers 👀

Instagram is testing new hashtag limits: 3 or 5 instead of 30.
Hashtags are no longer a major driver of reach — they’re now used more for search and categorization.
The Instagram algorithm reads your entire post, not just hashtags: image, caption, text on screen.
Relevance matters more than quantity: 3–5 strategic hashtags > 30 generic ones.
Go local and specific: use location-based and niche keywords to improve discoverability.
Focus on creating content that tells your story and centers your audience.

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