The hashtag was born somewhere in 2007 on Twitter, and today (Monday) the world will mark its
14th
birthday
.
It all actually started when a Twitter user named Chris Messina tweeted the first hashtag
ever posted on Twitter -
#barcamp,
and suggested one-on-one conversations on certain topics together by the same
marker.
Since then, the hashtag has become a central part of every conversation, shaping the form of
online
communication
.
It has become the most influential sign in the digital age in which we live.
First labeling, screenshot
The hashtag has shaped global culture and the way we communicate;
Whether it is used
for heated discussions about global movements and phenomena, connects users from different communities, or just
connects users to topics, businesses, and discussions they are interested in, on the occasion of
International Hashtag Day (#HashtagDay) Twitter has launched a new emoji that will be available in different languages
Users around the world join calls.
This year, Hebrew language lovers can also join in the
celebration with the Hashtag in the Holy Language - #YomHashtag.
#israel, screenshot
Worldwide, the use of hashtags is gaining momentum - with 12.6 billion tweets that included at least one hashtag, 140 million of which were unique hashtags, indicating the creativity of surfers, and the expansion of online discourse on various and varied topics.
#bitcoin, screenshot
In Israel, the top hashtags in the first half of 2021 were:
#israel
#bitcoin
#pride
#realestate
#love
# covid19
# euro2020
#bts