#boyfriends — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.0M total posts and 97 new posts daily, #boyfriends is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 98/100). Average posts get 842 likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #boyfriends

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#boyfriend	39.0M	97	842	98	42
#love	2.1B	216.0K	1.0K	100	36
#girlfriends	4.4M	171	2.2K	100	50
#girlfriend	21.3M	1.9K	3.7K	100	56
#couple	88.1M	16.2K	751	100	47

Related Hashtags to #boyfriends

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#relationships	23.2M	12.4K	757	100	34
#couples	22.2M	5.4K	1.9K	100	52
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	650	100	36
#relationship	18.0M	6.9K	1.6K	100	59
#loveislove	77.1M	7.0K	1.5K	100	33

Similar Hashtags to #boyfriends

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookboyfriends	254.5K	114	2.0K	81	65
#bookboyfriendsdoitbetter	147.0K	61	1.1K	50	56
#possessivebookboyfriends	16.9K	23	973	18	34
#gayboyfriends	134.3K	2	1.8K	5	56
#boyfriendsofinstagram	116.8K	1	2.9K	4	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #boyfriends on Instagram

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

#boyfriends has 39.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 97 new posts added daily. The average post using #boyfriends receives 842 likes and 37 comments.

Is #boyfriends a good hashtag to use?

#boyfriends has a competition score of 98/100 (very high) and a reach score of 42/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #boyfriends?

The best hashtags to use with #boyfriends include: #relationships, #couples, #gay, #relationship, #loveislove. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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