#18 — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 720.0K new posts daily, #18 is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 833 likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #18

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	720.0K	833	100	51
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	522	100	29
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.4K	100	63
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	2.9K	100	57
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	471	100	26

Related Hashtags to #18

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fyp	673.3M	874.4K	2.5K	100	38
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	3.3K	100	25
#birthday	173.0M	22.9K	981	100	64
#17	12.0M	1.3K	2.6K	100	52
#viratkohli	44.3M	42.7K	2.3K	100	87

Similar Hashtags to #18

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#anitiwari18	2.6M	345	694	100	38
#2018	52.4M	391	4.6K	100	56
#18kgold	2.1M	885	1.9K	100	64
#18k	3.4M	694	1.3K	100	67
#k18	1.1M	550	2.2K	100	51

Hashtag Cloud

#1 #explorepage #instagood #19 #16 #photography #party #15 #cricket #happybirthday #fashion #trendingreels #14 #10 #11 #20 #7 #13 #12 #reelsinstagram #8 #girl #rcb #2 #art #5 #4 #9 #3 #model #6 #india #viralreels #21 #like #hot #trend #photooftheday #memes #gym #2024 #photo #tiktok #foryou #happy #24 #music #cute #follow #beauty #motivation #beautiful #viralvideos #instalike #22 #virat #friends #kingkohli #cake #18thbirthday #ipl #compleanno #fitness #23 #gold #fypシ #followforfollowback #instadaily #king #25 #anime #funny #video #18anni #likeforlikes #picoftheday #girls #fun #makeup #new #meme #share #family #45 #festa #birthdaygirl #usa #life #gymmotivation #kohli

How to Use #18 on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #18 has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #18 alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #18 with #fyp, #explore, #birthday for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #18 on Instagram?

#18 has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 720.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #18 receives 833 likes and 37 comments.

Is #18 a good hashtag to use?

#18 has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 51/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #18?

The best hashtags to use with #18 include: #fyp, #explore, #birthday, #17, #viratkohli. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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