#bl — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 8.0M total posts and 189 new posts daily, #bl is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 7 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#yaoi	8.0M	189	2.0K	100	46
#manga	72.5M	4.8K	1.3K	100	45
#manhwa	2.9M	1.4K	2.6K	100	55
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	653	100	40
#love	2.1B	432.0K	1.1K	100	41

Related Hashtags to #bl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	1.4K	100	44
#blseries	1.4M	855	1.6K	100	68
#anime	205.2M	31.8K	634	100	26
#blmanhwa	407.0K	233	742	85	39
#fujoshi	1.4M	69	688	77	36

Similar Hashtags to #bl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fashionblogger	174.4M	8.4K	922	100	47
#foodblogger	92.9M	6.2K	939	100	65
#travelblogger	94.0M	6.2K	758	100	53
#blackandwhite	186.9M	7.7K	2.0K	100	55
#relatable	42.9M	57.2K	975	100	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bl on Instagram

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

#bl has 8.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 189 new posts added daily. The average post using #bl receives 2.0K likes and 7 comments.

Is #bl a good hashtag to use?

#bl has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #bl?

The best hashtags to use with #bl include: #gay, #blseries, #anime, #blmanhwa, #fujoshi. 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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