#bento — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 10.4M total posts and 1.3K new posts daily, #bento is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 87 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bento

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lunchbox	10.4M	1.3K	1.3K	100	55
#bentobox	2.4M	459	6.3K	100	48
#bentocake	3.7M	2.2K	1.3K	100	54
#お弁当	23.6M	4.6K	1.6K	100	53
#lunch	112.6M	5.0K	1.1K	100	42

Related Hashtags to #bento

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	832	100	81
#弁当	6.4M	1.3K	1.6K	100	54
#お弁当記録	10.1M	2.9K	1.6K	100	54
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#obento	5.6M	897	923	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #bento

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bentocake	3.7M	2.2K	1.3K	100	54
#bentobox	2.4M	459	6.3K	100	48
#obento	5.6M	897	923	100	38
#bentocakes	709.0K	398	5.0K	93	63
#bentonville	426.9K	112	2.1K	86	66

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bento on Instagram

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

#bento has 10.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #bento receives 1.3K likes and 87 comments.

Is #bento a good hashtag to use?

#bento 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 #bento?

The best hashtags to use with #bento include: #cake, #弁当, #お弁当記録, #food, #obento. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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