#bbq — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 542.7M total posts and 29.2K new posts daily, #bbq is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 873 likes and 13 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bbq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	790	100	44
#grill	11.4M	1.1K	2.3K	100	70
#instafood	248.5M	9.7K	516	100	25

Related Hashtags to #bbq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#barbecue	6.9M	718	1.2K	100	50
#foodstagram	130.5M	7.9K	531	100	26
#meat	15.9M	687	1.6K	100	57
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	644	100	40
#foodlover	87.1M	13.4K	712	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #bbq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bbqlovers	2.5M	823	2.2K	100	56
#bbqlife	2.2M	335	2.0K	100	64
#bbqporn	1.5M	116	1.4K	100	59
#bbqtime	1.1M	389	2.2K	100	59
#koreanbbq	1.8M	347	3.9K	100	44

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bbq on Instagram

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

#bbq has 542.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 29.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #bbq receives 873 likes and 13 comments.

Is #bbq a good hashtag to use?

#bbq has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #bbq?

The best hashtags to use with #bbq include: #barbecue, #foodstagram, #meat, #delicious, #foodlover. 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: 2026-06-22. Learn about our editorial process →

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