#birthday — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 720.0K new posts daily, #birthday is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 597 likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #birthday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	720.0K	597	100	33
#happybirthday	139.0M	13.9K	1.1K	100	59
#party	204.8M	9.4K	936	100	46
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	832	100	81

Related Hashtags to #birthday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	486	100	24
#wedding	294.5M	46.9K	1.2K	100	60
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	2.1K	100	38
#birthdaygirl	42.1M	5.4K	862	100	74
#birthdayparty	20.2M	2.8K	923	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #birthday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#happybirthday	139.0M	13.9K	1.1K	100	59
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49
#birthdaygirl	42.1M	5.4K	862	100	74
#birthdayparty	20.2M	2.8K	923	100	44
#birthdaygift	10.1M	1.6K	1.2K	100	40

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #birthday on Instagram

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

#birthday has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 720.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #birthday receives 597 likes and 29 comments.

Is #birthday a good hashtag to use?

#birthday has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 33/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #birthday?

The best hashtags to use with #birthday include: #instagood, #wedding, #instagram, #birthdaygirl, #birthdayparty. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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