#butterflies — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 25.3M total posts and 2.0K new posts daily, #butterflies is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 32 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #butterflies

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#butterfly25.3M2.0K1.2K10045
#nature847.3M73.5K1.3K10048
#naturephotography261.6M24.2K89710044
#flowers282.4M37.0K65810036
#insects7.4M4291.2K10066

Related Hashtags to #butterflies

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#butterfliesofinstagram875.0K1645439739
#art1.1B96.4K1.2K10042
#macrophotography21.3M1.3K80910076
#insect9.1M4441.1K10057
#macro29.1M6831.3K10047

Similar Hashtags to #butterflies

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#butterfliesofinstagram875.0K1645439739
#butterflies🦋436.4K301.5K3461
#total_butterflies179.1K316922855
#butterfliesoftheworld106.4K251.8K2263
#butterflies_lovers87.5K201.7K1772

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #butterflies on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #butterflies has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #butterflies alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #butterflies with #butterfliesofinstagram, #art, #macrophotography for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #butterflies on Instagram?

#butterflies has 25.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #butterflies receives 1.2K likes and 32 comments.

Is #butterflies a good hashtag to use?

#butterflies has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #butterflies?

The best hashtags to use with #butterflies include: #butterfliesofinstagram, #art, #macrophotography, #insect, #macro. 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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