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title: "How do hashtags work in Pinterest?"  
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# How do hashtags work in Pinterest?

How do hashtags work in Pinterest?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- **Hashtags** are composed of the # symbol followed by a word or phrase, with no spaces or punctuation. They're beneficial, especially for new Pins, because they make it easier for them to reach the top of the search results page.
- As a result, there will be an increase in traffic right away. While hashtags on [**Pinterest**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96453/what-is-the-difference-between-tribes-and-group-boards-in-pinterest) operate differently than on other social media sites, they are nevertheless commonly utilised to find relevant Pins.
- Pinterest Shows Hashtag Results in a Chronological Order Non-Hashtag Results Can Result From Hashtag Searches

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