#affection — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 540.0K new posts daily, #affection is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 898 likes and 19 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #affection

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	540.0K	898	100	27
#couplegoals	70.4M	20.7K	2.8K	100	41
#truelove	28.2M	4.2K	3.5K	100	59
#relationshipgoals	28.9M	7.3K	1.1K	100	52
#happiness	190.0M	13.9K	1.0K	100	36

Related Hashtags to #affection

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lovestory	34.7M	22.6K	1.5K	100	58
#care	15.6M	2.8K	2.4K	100	61
#lovequotes	78.0M	7.2K	1.4K	100	51
#passion	75.8M	3.5K	830	100	43
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.1K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #affection

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#loveandaffectionmemes	581.8K	73	1.1K	69	52
#loveandaffection	400.1K	0	4.6K	10	51
#thekingsaffection	172.8K	43	735	37	48
#asignofaffection	31.1K	14	2.8K	11	67
#affectionate	127.3K	4	4.7K	6	58

Hashtag Cloud

How to Use #affection on Instagram

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

#affection has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 540.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #affection receives 898 likes and 19 comments.

Is #affection a good hashtag to use?

#affection has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 27/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #affection?

The best hashtags to use with #affection include: #lovestory, #care, #lovequotes, #passion, #instagram. 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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