Elon Musk says stop using hashtags on X because you don’t need them and they look ugly

If you’ve been peppering your posts on X (formerly Twitter) with hashtags like #blessed and #justgirlythings, it might be time to rethink your strategy. Elon Musk, CEO of X, has officially declared that hashtags are not only unnecessary, but downright unattractive. In a recent response to a Grok response (which roasted hashtags with brutal sarcasm) when asked whether hashtags were still relevant, Musk chimed in with his typical bluntness: “Please stop using hashtags.” This The system no longer needs them and they look ugly.”

The comment adds to the growing discussion that hashtags – the once-powerful tools of digital discovery – are in the Internet era.

A future without hashtags?

The shift is in line with Musk’s broader push to optimize X’s user experience and algorithms. Under the hood, X’s systems are now smart enough to display relevant content without requiring users to insert a dozen hashtags into their posts. Whether it’s breaking news, viral trends or niche discussions, the algorithms of

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

Of course, Musk isn’t the only one calling out hashtags. The post he replied to hilariously compared hashtag-heavy tweets to “a desperate scream into the void” and suggested they tend to push engagement into the background rather than highlight the content. To add fuel to the fire, Grok joked in his response that hashtags are about as useful as “a screen door on a submarine.” Ouch.

For those who fear falling into the abyss of digital darkness, Musk’s message is clear: trust the system. Hashtags don’t add to your engagement; They just make your posts look cluttered and outdated.

So should you stop using hashtags? If you follow trends on X, the answer seems 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 speak for itself. And if you’re still stuck on hashtags? Well, as Grok would probably say: enjoy the silence.