#baking — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 140.8M total posts and 15.3K new posts daily, #baking is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 832 likes and 135 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #baking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	832	100	81
#homemade	126.2M	6.6K	577	100	38
#dessert	83.5M	5.0K	884	100	63
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41

Related Hashtags to #baking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bakery	31.6M	5.6K	903	100	42
#yummy	207.8M	7.3K	1.0K	100	36
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	644	100	40
#chocolate	126.3M	6.8K	1.5K	100	60
#instafood	248.5M	9.7K	516	100	25

Similar Hashtags to #baking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bakinglove	4.1M	1.1K	741	100	75
#homebaking	6.8M	829	1.3K	100	47
#bakingfromscratch	2.2M	466	954	100	57
#bakingtime	1.8M	234	2.2K	100	52
#bakingfun	877.1K	147	780	97	45

Hashtag Cloud

#cakes #cakedecorating #foodphotography #foodporn #cupcakes #birthdaycake #sweet #love #cakesofinstagram #cookies #cakedesign #pastry #cakestagram #instagood #baker #birthday #cakeart #instacake #desserts #chocolatecake #foodstagram #cooking #homebaker #bakinglove #bake #foodblogger #cakelover #bread #sweets #tasty #smallbusiness #bakersofinstagram #happybirthday #buttercream #foodlover #sweettooth #homebaking #yum #recipe #chef #brownies #fyp #bakingfromscratch #recipes #sourdough #sweettreats #patisserie #instagram #reels #healthyfood #pastrychef #cheesecake #homecooking #christmas #bakingtime #foodies #kitchen #cookie #explore #breakfast #cupcake #viral #explorepage #coffee #easyrecipes #foodgasm #trending #cakeoftheday #healthy #cook #cookiesofinstagram #sugarcookies #dinner #comfortfood #icecream #eat #cheflife #backen #lunch #handmade #dessertporn #glutenfree #vegan #chocolatelover #sourdoughbread #bakedgoods #cakedecorator #cookingathome #supportsmallbusiness #weddingcake

How to Use #baking on Instagram

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

#baking has 140.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 15.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #baking receives 832 likes and 135 comments.

Is #baking a good hashtag to use?

#baking has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 81/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #baking?

The best hashtags to use with #baking include: #bakery, #yummy, #delicious, #chocolate, #instafood. 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: 2026-06-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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