Key takeaways
- No hashtag limit on Facebook; tags share the 63,206-character post.
- A hashtag is one word or phrase after #, with no spaces; numbers work, punctuation and symbols such as $ and % do not.
- Hashtags are clickable on timelines, Pages and groups, and open a feed of posts using them.
- Two or three precise tags keep a post readable; Facebook publishes no recommended number.
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Is there a hashtag limit on Facebook?
No. Facebook does not cap hashtags; a tag is text inside the post, and the post’s own length is the only limit. Its help centre sets these rules for a hashtag to work:
| Rule | What Facebook says |
|---|---|
| How many | No count set; the post holds up to 63,206 characters |
| Format | A word or phrase after #, written as one word with no spaces |
| Characters | Letters and numbers; punctuation and special characters such as $ and % break the tag |
| Where they work | Posts on a personal timeline, a Page or a group |
| What a click shows | A feed of posts that use the hashtag, with related hashtags at the top |
How many hashtags should you use on Facebook?
Two or three is a sound default. Facebook publishes no number, and every tag is text people read, so a short set of precise tags keeps the post clear while still linking it to the topics people click: one broad tag for the subject, one niche tag for the exact topic, and a branded tag if you run a campaign. Generate candidates with the Facebook hashtag generator.
Why is a Facebook hashtag not clickable?
Usually because of a character Facebook does not accept in a tag: a space, punctuation, or a symbol such as $ or %. Write the tag as one word of letters and numbers after the #; a number on its own is fine inside a tag. Compare every network’s rules in the hashtag limits by platform.
How do you schedule Facebook posts with hashtags?
With SkedCast: write the post once, give the Facebook version its two or three hashtags while Instagram or LinkedIn get their own, and set a time for each Page. Saved hashtag groups keep your regular sets one click away. See the Facebook scheduler for every option.
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FAQ
- Does Facebook have a hashtag limit?
- No. Facebook sets no hashtag count; tags are part of the post text, which holds up to 63,206 characters.
- How many hashtags should I use on a Facebook post?
- Two or three precise tags is a sound default. Facebook publishes no recommended number.
- Do hashtags work on Facebook?
- Yes. Facebook turns each hashtag into a clickable link to a feed of posts on the same topic, on timelines, Pages and groups.
- Can a Facebook hashtag have numbers or symbols?
- Numbers, yes. Punctuation and special characters such as $ and % stop the tag from working.
- Why does my Facebook hashtag not work?
- A space, punctuation or a symbol inside it. Write it as one word of letters and numbers after the #.