#cakes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 140.8M total posts and 15.3K new posts daily, #cakes is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 832 likes and 135 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #cakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	832	100	81
#cakedecorating	33.6M	6.7K	1.2K	100	49
#birthdaycake	43.6M	7.5K	824	100	49
#cakesofinstagram	22.8M	3.9K	1.0K	100	96
#cakedesign	26.3M	5.2K	1.3K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #cakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chocolate	126.3M	6.8K	1.5K	100	60
#cupcakes	38.1M	2.7K	988	100	47
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#baking	44.4M	4.3K	974	100	65
#bakery	31.6M	5.6K	903	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #cakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cupcakes	38.1M	2.7K	988	100	47
#cakesofinstagram	22.8M	3.9K	1.0K	100	96
#cakestagram	16.5M	1.7K	1.9K	100	61
#pancakes	14.0M	470	1.0K	100	55
#customcakes	4.7M	1.9K	773	100	41

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #cakes on Instagram

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

#cakes has 140.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 15.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #cakes receives 832 likes and 135 comments.

Is #cakes a good hashtag to use?

#cakes has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 81/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #cakes?

The best hashtags to use with #cakes include: #chocolate, #cupcakes, #food, #baking, #bakery. 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: 2026-06-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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