#blues — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 76.7M total posts and 8.9K new posts daily, #blues is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #blues

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#guitar	57.4M	6.4K	1.3K	100	59
#jazz	26.1M	4.1K	1.6K	100	53
#livemusic	53.3M	22.5K	1.6K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #blues

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#guitarist	18.0M	2.0K	1.6K	100	56
#rocknroll	20.6M	2.1K	600	100	36
#musician	50.6M	4.9K	853	100	39
#soul	35.4M	3.0K	2.1K	100	40
#bluesrock	1.4M	278	3.3K	100	72

Similar Hashtags to #blues

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bluesky	45.7M	1.1K	2.9K	100	60
#blueskies	9.4M	252	769	100	45
#mondayblues	3.5M	165	1.8K	100	70
#bluesrock	1.4M	278	3.3K	100	72
#bluesea	3.1M	53	4.0K	65	60

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #blues on Instagram

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

#blues has 76.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #blues receives 1.4K likes and 37 comments.

Is #blues a good hashtag to use?

#blues has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 50/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #blues?

The best hashtags to use with #blues include: #guitarist, #rocknroll, #musician, #soul, #bluesrock. 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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