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- This article or section documents an outdated version of Scratch (version 2.0). For this article in Scratch 1.4, see Project Tags (1.4).
Project Tags are labels to help categorize projects shared on the Scratch Website. Users can post a maximum of three tags on each project, and one can only post a tag on his/her own project.
Website Tags
Website Tags
Tags are used to categorize projects. They are listed on the project page, to the bottom and right of the project player. Only the creator can add tags or remove tags as seen fit. When adding tags to a project, Scratch suggests "Animations", "Art", "Games, "Music", "Simulations", and "Stories". Other common tags include a Scratcher's username, "lol", the title of the project or series, and phrases. [1]
Searching for Tags
To search for tags, go to the Explore page and type the tag you're searching for beside the word "tag" Press "go" when done. This will display a list of projects with a tag that matches what was searched for.
Guide to Tagging
It is important to tag a project so that it can be found, however you must learn how to tag the responsible way. You can put up to three tags on a project, so it is also important to make each count. Here are some general tips on tagging:
- Associate tags with aspects in a project. (If a project has a Pokémon, for example, tag it with Pokémon)
- Only tag with what is in your project.
- Try to avoid tagging minor features of your project.
 Tip: | Think to yourself, "What does my project contain? What is my project's type?" |
Problems
A problem with tagging is some users will tag projects with irrelevant tags, making it harder for Scratchers to find projects related to what they are looking for. Some people don't put any tags on their project, meaning it is hard for Scratchers to find it.
Tag Limitations
In Scratch 1.4, tag spam was a huge problem, so with the release of Scratch 2.0, the Scratch Team imposed a limit of three tags per project.[2] Another limitation on tags is that it cannot contain a space. Only the creator of the project can edit tags.
Many users want the limit of tags to be higher [3] and the ability to add spaces in tags. [4]
Other Uses
The word "tag" can also mean to get someone to remix a project, especially a meme.
