#basil — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 543.7M total posts and 30.9K new posts daily, #basil is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 10 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #basil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	543.7M	30.9K	1.3K	100	54
#foodie	269.3M	28.0K	786	100	41
#pasta	37.7M	3.3K	1.6K	100	48
#tomato	8.4M	316	2.2K	100	56
#tomatoes	6.9M	209	938	100	52

Related Hashtags to #basil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47
#pesto	3.1M	185	1.6K	100	47
#garlic	6.2M	281	2.2K	100	62
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	2.0K	100	64
#herbs	7.7M	468	5.9K	100	67

Similar Hashtags to #basil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#basilicata	1.9M	245	9.3K	100	72
#basilica	1.5M	118	3.5K	100	77
#basilico	756.5K	45	1.4K	53	78
#basildon	299.5K	68	2.1K	59	69
#basilicataturistica	211.0K	22	1.5K	22	39

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #basil on Instagram

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

#basil has 543.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 30.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #basil receives 1.3K likes and 10 comments.

Is #basil a good hashtag to use?

#basil has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #basil?

The best hashtags to use with #basil include: #foodporn, #pesto, #garlic, #delicious, #herbs. 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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