#brushes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #brushes is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 904 likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #brushes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	904	100	35
#makeup	427.9M	60.6K	650	100	41
#painting	182.0M	14.9K	1.1K	100	62
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#brush	5.0M	245	2.2K	100	37

Related Hashtags to #brushes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beauty	577.7M	74.1K	508	100	39
#makeupbrushes	2.2M	59	1.3K	69	83
#makeupartist	161.1M	42.9K	1.8K	100	61
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#paint	58.6M	3.6K	1.3K	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #brushes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#morphebrushes	5.8M	205	3.7K	100	54
#makeupbrushes	2.2M	59	1.3K	69	83
#procreatebrushes	336.0K	42	2.8K	40	74
#paintbrushes	243.9K	9	1.0K	13	56
#framarbrushes	250.7K	12	1.6K	15	71

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #brushes on Instagram

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

#brushes has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #brushes receives 904 likes and 8 comments.

Is #brushes a good hashtag to use?

#brushes has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #brushes?

The best hashtags to use with #brushes include: #beauty, #makeupbrushes, #makeupartist, #drawing, #paint. 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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