Overview
The Hashtag Feeds Manager houses all the feeds you've set up to collect entries using hashtags on Instagram. You'll also find a button to create a new feed.
Getting There
From the Home Screen:
- Click Manage in the main menu.
- Select Hashtag Feeds from the dropdown.
If Favorited, simply click Hashtag Feeds in the top bar of the Home screen.
Note: Favoriting adds a direct link to the Hashtag Feeds Manager on your Home screen. To favorite, click the heart icon next to the "Hashtag Feeds" title. Favorites are stored in your browser, so you’ll need to re-establish them when using a different browser or computer.
Layout
New Feed Button: Create a new email by clicking this button in the top-right corner.
Learn more about Creating a New Hashtag Feed.
Feeds
Your feeds are displayed on the right-hand side. Each info pane includes:
- Feed Name: Clicking the name opens the feed in the Feed Editor for editing.
- Last Updated: The date/time of the last update.
- Creation Date: The date the feed was created.
- Number of Entries: The total entries in the feed.
- List Name: The name of the list storing the entries. Clicking this opens the list in the Entries Manager.
- Hashtag(s): The hashtags collecting entries for the feed.
- Status: The feed's current status (Running or Ended).
- Last Refreshed: The last time the feed was refreshed.
- Start and End Times: The timeframe for collecting entries.
Hovering over a feed name displays an edit icon. Click this to rename the feed. After typing the new name, click the blue checkmark to save it.
Clicking the feed icon on the right opens the feed in the Feed Editor. Next to it, a drop-down menu provides more feed management options.
Additional Feed Options
Click the arrow next to a feed to access these options:
Add Entry: If a feed misses a post, you can manually add it. Select Add Entry, then enter the Instagram post URL and description. Specify if the post contains a video, then click Import Entry.
Permissions (Available on Pro Plan): Grant access to specific feeds for team members.
Learn more about ShortStack for Teams.
Delete: Select Delete to remove a feed. This doesn't delete the entries or the list created by the feed—only the feed itself.
Note: Deleting feeds is permanent. Ensure you no longer need a feed before proceeding.
Filtering, Searching, and Sorting
Searching
Use the Search field in the top-left to find feeds using keywords or phrases. The Tag field allows you to find feeds by tags associated with them.
Filtering
Filter feeds by their status:
- Running
- Ended
- Error (Feeds in this category usually need the associated Facebook account reauthorized.)
Sorting
Click the Sort button near the feed count to organize feeds by:
- Recently Edited
- Status
- Recently Refreshed
- Newest
- Oldest
Bulk Actions
When selecting one or more emails, the top bar provides additional actions.
Tag: Add tags to multiple feeds or view existing tags. Type tags separated by commas, press Enter, then click Save.
Delete: Permanently delete selected feeds. You’ll be prompted to confirm by typing a short phrase.
Note: Deleting emails is irreversible. Always ensure you no longer need the email before deleting it.