#besties — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 78.3M total posts and 258 new posts daily, #besties is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 59 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #besties

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bestfriends	78.3M	258	1.8K	100	65
#love	2.1B	540.0K	3.9K	100	67
#friends	465.5M	35.9K	858	100	42
#friendship	92.8M	10.0K	3.7K	100	57
#bff	64.1M	33	4.8K	50	59

Related Hashtags to #besties

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.9K	100	42
#bestfriend	63.4M	3.0K	2.9K	100	60
#fun	457.3M	1.3K	983	100	49
#happy	733.5M	28.5K	1.4K	100	47
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32

Similar Hashtags to #besties

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bestiesforlife	2.4M	186	3.2K	100	69
#bookbesties	131.5K	197	591	78	62
#bestiesforever	337.1K	92	2.4K	78	50
#besties👭	834.7K	115	2.4K	96	63
#hairbesties	850.7K	12	7.3K	30	51

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #besties on Instagram

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

#besties has 78.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 258 new posts added daily. The average post using #besties receives 1.8K likes and 59 comments.

Is #besties a good hashtag to use?

#besties has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 65/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #besties?

The best hashtags to use with #besties include: #instagood, #bestfriend, #fun, #happy, #cute. 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: 2026-09-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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