#barbecue — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.1M total posts and 2.9K new posts daily, #barbecue is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 217 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #barbecue

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bbq	39.1M	2.9K	1.3K	100	52
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#grill	11.4M	1.1K	2.3K	100	70
#meat	15.9M	687	1.6K	100	57
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41

Related Hashtags to #barbecue

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	790	100	44
#instafood	248.5M	9.7K	516	100	25
#grilling	4.6M	451	1.8K	100	59
#steak	18.2M	1.4K	1.9K	100	63
#beef	14.8M	1.3K	693	100	31

Similar Hashtags to #barbecue

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#barbecuesauce	113.8K	10	1.8K	10	66
#barbecueparty	98.0K	21	2.5K	18	95
#texasbarbecue	61.3K	12	1.2K	11	54
#barbecues	84.3K	10	5.5K	10	81
#koreanbarbecue	87.0K	17	3.1K	15	62

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #barbecue on Instagram

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

#barbecue has 39.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #barbecue receives 1.3K likes and 217 comments.

Is #barbecue a good hashtag to use?

#barbecue has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #barbecue?

The best hashtags to use with #barbecue include: #foodporn, #instafood, #grilling, #steak, #beef. 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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