#cake — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 33.6M total posts and 6.7K new posts daily, #cake is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 40 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #cake

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cakedecorating	33.6M	6.7K	1.2K	100	49
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49
#chocolate	126.3M	6.8K	1.5K	100	60
#cakedesign	26.3M	5.2K	1.3K	100	56
#cakes	38.1M	6.4K	1.3K	100	73

Related Hashtags to #cake

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#dessert	83.5M	5.0K	884	100	63
#birthday	172.4M	21.3K	1.3K	100	67
#love	2.1B	240.0K	974	100	51
#baking	44.4M	4.3K	974	100	65

Similar Hashtags to #cake

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49
#cakedecorating	33.6M	6.7K	1.2K	100	49
#cakes	38.1M	6.4K	1.3K	100	73
#cakedesign	26.3M	5.2K	1.3K	100	56
#cupcakes	38.0M	2.7K	988	100	47

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #cake on Instagram

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

#cake has 33.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #cake receives 1.2K likes and 40 comments.

Is #cake a good hashtag to use?

#cake has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 49/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #cake?

The best hashtags to use with #cake include: #food, #dessert, #birthday, #love, #baking. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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