#candies — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 19.4M total posts and 893 new posts daily, #candies is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #candies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candy	19.4M	893	1.3K	100	38
#chocolate	126.4M	6.8K	897	100	55
#sweets	35.3M	2.6K	1.0K	100	60
#sweet	130.8M	5.9K	1.3K	100	43
#candyshop	1.1M	137	3.9K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #candies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	270.0K	546	100	28
#snacks	14.3M	2.5K	1.6K	100	57
#food	543.7M	30.9K	1.3K	100	54
#candybar	4.5M	409	880	100	42
#chocolates	7.9M	846	989	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #candies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#seescandies	80.1K	7	6.0K	7	81
#armcandies	124.0K	1	2.0K	4	70
#earcandies	10.8K	2	610	2	17
#enchiladocandies	2.5K	0	21	0	1
#earcandiesbyvalerieperrin	3.5K	1	4	1	0

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #candies on Instagram

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

#candies has 19.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 893 new posts added daily. The average post using #candies receives 1.3K likes and 37 comments.

Is #candies a good hashtag to use?

#candies has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 38/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #candies?

The best hashtags to use with #candies include: #love, #snacks, #food, #candybar, #chocolates. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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