#birthdays — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 172.4M total posts and 21.3K new posts daily, #birthdays is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 92 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #birthdays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthday	172.4M	21.3K	1.3K	100	67
#weddings	37.3M	5.6K	966	100	43
#party	204.8M	9.4K	939	100	50
#events	33.2M	6.5K	725	100	36
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49

Related Hashtags to #birthdays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthdayparty	20.2M	2.8K	809	100	47
#love	2.1B	432.0K	1.4K	100	48
#happybirthday	139.0M	13.9K	1.1K	100	59
#birthdaygirl	42.1M	5.4K	862	100	74
#celebration	42.0M	7.3K	1.6K	100	66

Similar Hashtags to #birthdays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthdaysurprise	2.4M	630	1.2K	100	50
#birthdayshoot	1.3M	456	1.2K	100	65
#birthdayspecial	483.9K	198	2.8K	87	67
#prebirthdayshoot	188.6K	94	1.1K	75	43
#birthdaysouvenir	856.7K	21	1.7K	37	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #birthdays on Instagram

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

#birthdays has 172.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 21.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #birthdays receives 1.3K likes and 92 comments.

Is #birthdays a good hashtag to use?

#birthdays has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 67/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #birthdays?

The best hashtags to use with #birthdays include: #birthdayparty, #love, #happybirthday, #birthdaygirl, #celebration. 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: 2026-06-23. Learn about our editorial process →

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