#bw — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 186.9M total posts and 11.3K new posts daily, #bw is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 740 likes and 16 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#blackandwhite	186.9M	11.3K	740	100	35
#bnw	45.4M	650	1.9K	100	42
#blackandwhitephotography	48.3M	3.5K	546	100	31
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	630	100	32
#monochrome	32.6M	1.1K	846	100	47

Related Hashtags to #bw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#streetphotography	132.2M	10.6K	964	100	56
#bwphotography	8.1M	635	914	100	50
#bnwphotography	19.7M	1.5K	963	100	62
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	602	100	38
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.1K	100	39

Similar Hashtags to #bw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bwphotography	8.1M	635	914	100	50
#bbw	6.6M	580	1.2K	100	75
#bwphoto	2.9M	348	1.6K	100	69
#bw_addiction	1.9M	160	2.2K	100	70
#bw_perfect	1.8M	209	996	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bw on Instagram

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

#bw has 186.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 11.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #bw receives 740 likes and 16 comments.

Is #bw a good hashtag to use?

#bw 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 #bw?

The best hashtags to use with #bw include: #streetphotography, #bwphotography, #bnwphotography, #photooftheday, #art. 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: 2026-06-16. Learn about our editorial process →

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