#animals — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 270.0K new posts daily, #animals is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 850 likes and 32 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #animals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	270.0K	850	100	41
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	1.1K	100	45
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	800	100	37
#animal	83.3M	3.6K	1.3K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #animals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pet	142.7M	12.2K	1.0K	100	52
#cats	164.6M	6.6K	1.1K	100	59
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	781	100	44
#wildlife	62.6M	8.8K	1.1K	100	50
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31

Similar Hashtags to #animals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cuteanimals	13.8M	1.3K	638	100	42
#animalsofinstagram	11.6M	742	793	100	54
#wildanimals	4.2M	1.0K	1.6K	100	58
#funnyanimals	3.0M	1.3K	1.5K	100	46
#loveanimals	5.1M	186	810	100	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #animals on Instagram

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

#animals has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 270.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #animals receives 850 likes and 32 comments.

Is #animals a good hashtag to use?

#animals has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #animals?

The best hashtags to use with #animals include: #pet, #cats, #cat, #wildlife, #dog. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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