Meta's Threads Explores Hashtags and Trending Topics, Sans the Hash

Meta is testing a new tagging feature for Threads, similar to hashtags, where users can create or add to a topic's conversation. The feature converts hashtags into blue-text hyperlinks and will be initially tested in Australia. Users can only add a single topic to a post at a time, limiting spamming. Meta plans to continue refining the feature, which comes alongside other recent updates to Threads, including options to keep posts off Instagram and Facebook, the ability to delete Threads accounts independently, and the introduction of pinned posts.