#applique — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 32.1M total posts and 6.1K new posts daily, #applique is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 854 likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #applique

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#embroidery	32.1M	6.1K	854	100	49
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	644	100	33
#sewing	22.3M	3.3K	1.2K	100	55
#quilting	3.8M	577	614	100	33
#patchwork	5.4M	736	832	100	51

Related Hashtags to #applique

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#embroiderydesign	4.2M	859	716	100	38
#design	393.5M	18.2K	934	100	50
#machineembroidery	865.8K	312	792	97	44
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	1.3K	100	27
#quilt	3.5M	1.1K	1.7K	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #applique

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#appliquework	64.8K	26	822	21	52
#appliques	110.5K	14	1.9K	13	60
#appliquedesign	49.1K	12	1.9K	10	85
#appliquequilt	58.1K	9	1.4K	8	53
#woolapplique	54.7K	10	3.2K	9	79

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #applique on Instagram

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

#applique has 32.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #applique receives 854 likes and 37 comments.

Is #applique a good hashtag to use?

#applique has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 49/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #applique?

The best hashtags to use with #applique include: #embroiderydesign, #design, #machineembroidery, #fashion, #quilt. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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