Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that hashtags will no longer be allowed on X (formerly Twitter) in the advertising capacity. Calling them an “aesthetic nightmare,” Musk said that starting tomorrow (June 27), hashtags will be banned from advertisements on X. “Starting tomorrow, the esthetic nightmare that is hashtags will be banned from ads on X,” Musk said. Also Read: ‘X Is The Internet Now’: Musk Reacts To Cloud Outage With Meme-Fueled Flex | Watch Will regular posts with hashtags be affected on X? While the move may hinder ad targeting, it won’t affect regular posts. Hashtags are still allowed in regular tweets and are not completely banned on the platform. When a user asked Grok if they were still useful, Musk’s AI chatbot replied that they were, as long as too many weren’t spammed in a post. “Yes, hashtags are still useful for regular posts on X, despite the ad ban starting June 27, 2025. They boost visibility and engagement. Use 1-2 relevant hashtags per post to avoid looking spammy. Research trending, niche hashtags with tools like X’s search,” Grok said. The AI chatbot also suggested that users engage with hashtag communities and post during peak times for maximum reach. “Rotate hashtags to stay fresh and avoid filters. Place hashtags mid-tweet for better engagement or at the end for a cleaner look. While Elon Musk has criticised hashtags, data supports their effectiveness for regular posts,” Grok replied. Get Latest News live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.