Hard Post
A clear, unmistakable social-media post fully revealing a relationship or major announcement.
“They hard-posted the relationship with a tagged anniversary photo.”
A hard post removes ambiguity by showing faces, names, tags, or direct language. It often follows a period of soft posting.
The term developed as the opposite of soft launch in online dating and celebrity culture.
hard launch
A full public reveal.
official post
A direct announcement.
relationship reveal
A descriptive equivalent.
What is a hard post?
A direct post that fully confirms a relationship or announcement.
Is it the same as hard launch?
Yes, in most social-media contexts.
Does tagging someone make it a hard post?
Usually, especially when the relationship is stated clearly.