This feature is currently only available for specific hashtags, like #climateaction, #blacklivesmatter, #buyblack and more. We plan on expanding it to more hashtags over time.
You can take action on causes you care about on Instagram by using the Support button, which is available under specific hashtags. This feature will let you send the hashtag to people you know or create a fundraiser.
Keep in mind that hashtag pages contain content from the Instagram community.
Send a hashtag
Instagram app for iPhone:
- Tap at the bottom of Instagram to go to Search & Explore.
- Tap Search in the search bar at the top, then type in “#” followed by the hashtag you want to search for.
- Tap on the hashtag you were searching for.
- Tap Support at the top of the screen.
- Tap Spread the word.
- Select the users or groups you want to share the hashtag with.
- Tap Send.
Instagram app for Android:
- Tap at the bottom of Instagram to go to Search & Explore.
- Tap Search in the search bar at the top, then type in “#” followed by the hashtag you want to search for.
- Tap on the hashtag you were searching for.
- Tap Support at the top of the screen.
- Tap Spread the word.
- Find the users or groups you want to share the hashtag with, then tap Send.
- Tap Done.
Instagram.com from a mobile browser or computer:
This feature isn’t available on mobile browsers or computers, but you can use the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android device to access it.
Create a fundraiser
Instagram app for iPhone and Android:
- Tap at the bottom of Instagram to go to Search & Explore.
- Tap Search in the search bar at the top, then type in “#” followed by the hashtag you want to search for.
- Tap on the hashtag you were searching for.
- Tap Support at the top of the screen.
- Tap Create fundraiser.
- Tap the Search nonprofits bar and type in the name of the nonprofit you want to create a fundraiser for. You can also filter by category by tapping on the All Categories tab and selecting the category you want to look at.
- Tap on the name of the nonprofit you want to raise money for.
- Tap Add Photo to add a photo to your fundraiser.
- Tap to the right of the photo to add information about the fundraiser and why you want to raise money for the nonprofit.
- Tap Fundraiser goal to edit the amount of money you want to raise for the nonprofit.
- Tap Share Fundraiser.
Instagram.com from a mobile browser or computer:
This feature isn’t available on mobile browsers or computers, but you can use the Instagram app on your iPhone or Android device to access it.