Do hashtags still help on TikTok?

Yes, but I don't think using tons of hashtags makes a big difference. I usually use a few relevant ones and focus more on the content and engagement

hashtags still help on tiktok but i dont think they do not work the way they used to.

I think the content itself has a much bigger impact than the number of hashtags.

Hashtags are not as relavent as they used to be. the algo scans your content visually and audio wise now, so they already know what it is without you giving it a hashtag. but i am sure some part of the algorithm is still programmed to read your hashtag and take it into account. so def no harm using 5 hashtags you think your target audiance is searching.