New Instagram update allows users to follow 'Hashtags' just as you follow regular accounts

Intsgram has introduced a new update that gives users the ability to follow hashtags, giving them new ways to discover photos, videos and people on Instagram.

According to the photo sharing app, 'every day, millions of people share photos and videos and tag them with relevant hashtags. #onthetable, #slime and #floralnails are just a few examples of hashtags that represent the many interests and passions of our community. To make these posts even more discoverable, we’re introducing hashtags you can follow'.

'Following a hashtag is just like following a friend. To get started, search for a topic you’re interested in or tap on a hashtag from any post. You’ll see relevant hashtags displayed in your search results along with related accounts. When you find a hashtag you like, open the hashtag page and tap on the follow button. You’ll begin seeing top posts from that hashtag in your feed and some of the latest stories in your stories bar. You can always unfollow a hashtag at any time' the statement said.