#2016 — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 216.0K new posts daily, #2016 is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 9 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #2016

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	216.0K	1.0K	100	25
#2017	46.0M	220	2.5K	100	50
#2015	30.8M	190	1.4K	100	60
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	2.6K	100	29
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #2016

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	1.1K	100	45
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.1K	100	45
#throwback	125.6M	3.9K	1.5K	100	46
#2024	39.6M	2.0K	2.0K	100	50
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.1K	100	27

Similar Hashtags to #2016

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#summer2016	6.4M	2	1.8K	27	65
#followtrain2016	453.8K	4	685	14	83
#2016dances	67.6K	0	5.0K	2	100
#rio2016	2.7M	4	5.5K	28	69
#trump2016	627.3K	2	9.5K	17	100

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #2016 on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #2016 has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #2016 alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #2016 with #fyp, #viral, #throwback 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 #2016 on Instagram?

#2016 has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 216.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #2016 receives 1.0K likes and 9 comments.

Is #2016 a good hashtag to use?

#2016 has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 25/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #2016?

The best hashtags to use with #2016 include: #fyp, #viral, #throwback, #2024, #photography. 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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