#animal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 105.7M total posts and 6.5K new posts daily, #animal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 631 likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #animal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#animals	105.7M	6.5K	631	100	39
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	1.1K	100	79
#pet	142.7M	12.2K	1.0K	100	52
#love	2.1B	432.0K	626	100	29
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32

Related Hashtags to #animal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	730	100	31
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	841	100	42
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#wildlife	62.6M	8.8K	794	100	62
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.8K	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #animal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#animals	105.7M	6.5K	631	100	39
#animallovers	21.7M	2.0K	1.8K	100	52
#cuteanimals	13.8M	1.3K	638	100	42
#animalphotography	10.3M	1.2K	912	100	35
#animalsofinstagram	11.6M	742	793	100	54

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #animal on Instagram

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

#animal has 105.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #animal receives 631 likes and 23 comments.

Is #animal a good hashtag to use?

#animal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 39/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #animal?

The best hashtags to use with #animal include: #cat, #pets, #dog, #wildlife, #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: 2026-06-22. Learn about our editorial process →

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