The hashtag symbol was rarely used in any application other than on a touch tone phone up until it was popularized through social media in the last five years. Now, people make jokes about hashtags, put them on T-shirts, and even try to name their children with hashtags. It’s become quite ridiculous, really.
This infographic by Blurgroup takes us from the humble beginnings of the hashtag when it was still called a pound sign by Chris Messina.
#Infographic: The History of the Hashtag
Disclosure: Some of the links in this article are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, which helps us to keep delivering quality content to you. Here is our disclosure policy.
Similar Stories
Imagine a world where the boundary between mobile and PC gaming is virtually vague, the game that you are having...
The world of social media has been a double edged sword for ages, as on one side it has brought...
Social media is quickly becoming the marketplace where creativity directly translates into currency. As Facebook's monetization rolls out, with views...
