#athletics — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 26.6M total posts and 4.7K new posts daily, #athletics is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 22 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #athletics

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#athlete	26.6M	4.7K	1.2K	100	58
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	474	100	26
#running	100.7M	18.0K	2.2K	100	48
#trackandfield	5.3M	1.3K	972	100	51

Related Hashtags to #athletics

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sport	135.0M	15.8K	832	100	56
#training	159.5M	18.2K	639	100	42
#motivation	454.0M	170.2K	794	100	30
#workout	241.2M	28.3K	1.1K	100	40
#gym	308.8M	75.2K	903	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #athletics

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#worldathletics	132.5K	48	7.6K	39	70
#athleticstyle	46.1K	47	3.5K	37	68
#oaklandathletics	407.7K	16	6.1K	22	92
#cheerathletics	280.8K	33	1.2K	32	41
#collegeathletics	50.6K	28	2.0K	22	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #athletics on Instagram

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

#athletics has 26.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #athletics receives 1.2K likes and 22 comments.

Is #athletics a good hashtag to use?

#athletics has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #athletics?

The best hashtags to use with #athletics include: #sport, #training, #motivation, #workout, #gym. 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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