#blades — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 4.8M total posts and 126 new posts daily, #blades is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.7K likes and 39 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #blades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knives	4.8M	126	3.7K	100	41
#knife	8.5M	363	2.3K	100	51
#blade	2.9M	201	3.5K	100	54
#knifelife	2.3M	96	729	97	37
#edc	13.4M	876	1.7K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #blades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#knifeporn	3.6M	159	1.3K	100	36
#knifecollection	1.4M	119	1.1K	100	54
#knifemaker	1.6M	95	604	96	35
#customknives	1.6M	123	1.1K	100	38
#knifemaking	1.7M	106	627	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #blades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bladesmith	812.0K	53	1.1K	60	51
#rollerblades	436.3K	30	1.1K	34	52
#bladesmithing	237.9K	7	1.0K	11	44
#bladeshow	157.1K	29	1.7K	26	61
#beyblades	105.8K	34	776	28	37

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #blades on Instagram

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

#blades has 4.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 126 new posts added daily. The average post using #blades receives 3.7K likes and 39 comments.

Is #blades a good hashtag to use?

#blades has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #blades?

The best hashtags to use with #blades include: #knifeporn, #knifecollection, #knifemaker, #customknives, #knifemaking. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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