#basketball — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 35.0M total posts and 6.6K new posts daily, #basketball is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 56 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #basketball

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nba	35.0M	6.6K	2.0K	100	66
#sports	67.1M	15.0K	1.8K	100	59
#football	120.0M	35.8K	703	100	37
#sport	134.6M	14.8K	902	100	48
#soccer	57.4M	10.8K	963	100	43

Related Hashtags to #basketball

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#baseball	26.8M	5.2K	988	100	43
#ballislife	10.0M	1.5K	720	100	55
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	535	100	39
#nfl	25.7M	3.0K	1.8K	100	49
#sportswear	11.2M	2.9K	1.1K	100	59

Similar Hashtags to #basketball

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#basketballtraining	2.5M	812	1.5K	100	54
#basketballneverstops	3.6M	524	4.1K	100	66
#basketballislife	2.5M	584	3.2K	100	38
#nbabasketball	2.8M	476	1.3K	100	56
#basketballplayer	1.7M	388	5.3K	100	67

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #basketball on Instagram

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

#basketball has 35.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #basketball receives 2.0K likes and 56 comments.

Is #basketball a good hashtag to use?

#basketball has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 66/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #basketball?

The best hashtags to use with #basketball include: #baseball, #ballislife, #fitness, #nfl, #sportswear. 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: 2026-06-11. Learn about our editorial process →

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