#breaking — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 60.1M total posts and 12.6K new posts daily, #breaking is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 172 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #breaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#news	60.1M	12.6K	3.5K	100	71
#breakingnews	8.6M	10.1K	4.1K	100	100
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	471	100	26
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	522	100	29
#hiphop	113.4M	11.2K	3.1K	100	71

Related Hashtags to #breaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bboy	4.2M	241	1.7K	100	44
#dance	202.5M	44.8K	1.8K	100	62
#newsupdate	4.9M	7.0K	9.6K	100	100
#breakdance	2.6M	170	2.0K	100	61
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	946	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #breaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#breakingnews	8.6M	10.1K	4.1K	100	100
#breakingbarriers	590.3K	694	2.5K	90	61
#breakingbad	3.6M	313	3.7K	100	54
#heartbreaking	498.0K	280	3.9K	88	68
#breakingbadmemes	277.2K	26	1.8K	27	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #breaking on Instagram

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

#breaking has 60.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 12.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #breaking receives 3.5K likes and 172 comments.

Is #breaking a good hashtag to use?

#breaking has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 71/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #breaking?

The best hashtags to use with #breaking include: #bboy, #dance, #newsupdate, #breakdance, #instagram. 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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