#Retweet
Meta-hashtag for requesting amplification, before native retweet buttons dominated.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| First Appeared | January 2011 |
| Origin Platform | |
| Category | technology |
| Status | evergreen |
| Est. Lifetime Posts | 2B+ |
Origin & Impact
#Retweet emerged as users requested amplification for important messages, causes, or content. “Please RT” became standard ask for visibility.
While native retweet functionality reduced hashtag necessity, #retweet persists for meta-discussion about sharing and amplification culture.
The hashtag represents Twitter’s fundamental mechanic—virality through sharing—and how users consciously manipulate platform dynamics.
Related Hashtags
- #RT, #PleaseRT, #Viral