#african — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 46.0M total posts and 4.5K new posts daily, #african is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.9K likes and 71 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #african

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#africa46.0M4.5K1.9K10057
#fashion1.2B115.7K15.5K10052
#love2.1B360.0K55710029
#nigeria22.6M4.5K2.6K10054
#beauty577.7M74.1K67210039

Related Hashtags to #african

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#art1.1B96.4K2.0K10031
#photography1.1B99.1K6.3K10041
#explore794.0M499.6K51010032
#black178.2M9.4K75610041
#explorepage638.9M651.0K40210028

Similar Hashtags to #african

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#africanfashion3.8M8091.6K10051
#africanprint2.7M2381.8K10067
#africanart1.8M2042.3K10064
#africansafari863.1K3231.5K9754
#southafrican1.6M2434.3K10052

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #african on Instagram

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #african on Instagram?

#african has 46.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #african receives 1.9K likes and 71 comments.

Is #african a good hashtag to use?

#african has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #african?

The best hashtags to use with #african include: #art, #photography, #explore, #black, #explorepage. 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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