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#astrophoto — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.1M total posts and 706 new posts daily, #astrophoto is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 992 likes and 61 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #astrophoto

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#astrophotography6.1M70699210060
#astronomy6.4M6411.7K10062
#nightsky9.1M44885710042
#space24.6M1.4K2.0K10060
#nightphotography25.1M1.7K90510051

Related Hashtags to #astrophoto

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#milkyway5.1M5051.3K10061
#astro9.8M2.1K1.5K10069
#stars23.1M2.6K3.7K10067
#universe21.0M3.5K2.0K10064
#moon48.4M2.3K1.6K10057

Similar Hashtags to #astrophoto

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#astrophotography6.1M70699210060
#astrophotographer211.6K321.1K2967
#astrophotos118.9K126.7K1277
#ig_astrophotography226.1K78331146
#astrophotographie73.0K211.0K1847

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #astrophoto on Instagram

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

#astrophoto has 6.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 706 new posts added daily. The average post using #astrophoto receives 992 likes and 61 comments.

Is #astrophoto a good hashtag to use?

#astrophoto has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 60/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #astrophoto?

The best hashtags to use with #astrophoto include: #milkyway, #astro, #stars, #universe, #moon. 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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