How to Boost a Hashtag Across Mastodon With Coordinated Posting

You want a specific hashtag to trend across Mastodon instances. Coordinated posting lets multiple accounts publish on the same topic at the same time. This article explains how to plan, schedule, and execute a hashtag campaign without triggering spam filters or losing reach. The problem is that Mastodon’s federated timeline prioritizes local content and fresh … Read more

How to Use CamelCase in Mastodon Hashtags for Accessibility

Mastodon hashtags are case-insensitive, meaning #Accessibility and #accessibility link to the same search results. However, how you write them affects how screen readers and other assistive technologies read the tag aloud. A hashtag written in all lowercase like #accessibility may be read as a single garbled word, while #Accessibility with CamelCase lets the software pronounce … Read more

Mastodon Hashtag Auto-Complete in the Web Client: How to Use

When you type a hashtag in the Mastodon web client, you may notice that the system does not always suggest existing tags. This can lead to duplicate tags, reduced post discoverability, and a cluttered tag space. The auto-complete feature helps you select an existing hashtag before you finish typing, which keeps your posts connected to … Read more

How to Filter Out a Mastodon Hashtag From Your Federated Timeline

The Federated Timeline in Mastodon shows public posts from all instances your server knows. This feed can quickly fill with hashtags you do not want to see. Mastodon provides a built-in filter system to hide posts containing specific hashtags. This article explains how to create a filter that removes a hashtag from your Federated Timeline … Read more

Mastodon Hashtag Lowercase vs Mixed Case: Federation Behavior

You have likely noticed that hashtags on Mastodon behave differently depending on whether you type them in all lowercase or use mixed case like #Mastodon. Many users expect the hashtag to be treated exactly as typed, but the software normalizes them in ways that affect discoverability and federation. The reason is that Mastodon converts all … Read more