#afl — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.4M total posts and 485 new posts daily, #afl is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 746 likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #afl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#footy	2.4M	485	746	100	37
#football	120.0M	35.8K	2.5K	100	63
#aussierules	209.3K	49	2.6K	42	43
#sport	134.6M	14.8K	1.8K	100	75
#aflw	191.9K	49	1.3K	42	63

Related Hashtags to #afl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#australia	86.7M	16.9K	1.5K	100	83
#melbourne	40.7M	3.7K	978	100	42
#sports	67.1M	15.0K	1.1K	100	53
#collingwoodfc	91.9K	25	5.4K	21	65
#nrl	1.2M	470	3.1K	100	59

Similar Hashtags to #afl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instaflower	8.6M	331	1.2K	100	55
#instaflowers	5.9M	751	640	100	48
#yogaflow	3.8M	842	4.9K	100	86
#tampaflorida	1.6M	382	934	100	50
#tampafl	948.3K	170	1.1K	99	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #afl on Instagram

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

#afl has 2.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 485 new posts added daily. The average post using #afl receives 746 likes and 14 comments.

Is #afl a good hashtag to use?

#afl has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #afl?

The best hashtags to use with #afl include: #australia, #melbourne, #sports, #collingwoodfc, #nrl. 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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