#bday — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 173.0M total posts and 22.9K new posts daily, #bday is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 75 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthday	173.0M	22.9K	1.1K	100	55
#happybirthday	139.4M	14.3K	1.1K	100	55
#party	205.2M	10.4K	622	100	32
#love	2.1B	80.0K	459	100	23
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	870	100	69

Related Hashtags to #bday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthdaycake	43.8M	8.0K	789	100	54
#happy	733.5M	28.5K	877	100	27
#instagood	2.0B	388.4K	695	100	23
#celebrate	23.1M	1.3K	561	100	36
#birthdaygirl	42.2M	5.6K	480	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #bday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#happybday	4.6M	332	981	100	66
#bdaygirl	2.6M	131	3.1K	100	100
#persibday	1.5M	172	6.2K	100	100
#bdaycake	941.4K	65	1.4K	72	57
#pubday	126.9K	45	686	37	52

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bday on Instagram

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

#bday has 173.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 22.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #bday receives 1.1K likes and 75 comments.

Is #bday a good hashtag to use?

#bday has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 55/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #bday?

The best hashtags to use with #bday include: #birthdaycake, #happy, #instagood, #celebrate, #birthdaygirl. 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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