#candle — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 23.4M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #candle is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 61 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #candle

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candles	23.4M	2.7K	1.3K	100	56
#candlemaking	4.1M	1.0K	856	100	51
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	705	100	41
#candlelover	3.9M	799	632	100	49
#homedecor	172.8M	28.5K	1.1K	100	52

Related Hashtags to #candle

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candleshop	2.3M	410	1.5K	100	52
#smallbusiness	156.4M	32.3K	879	100	45
#candlelight	3.7M	269	672	100	40
#gift	88.8M	13.9K	640	100	40
#candleaddict	2.1M	661	616	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #candle

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candles	23.4M	2.7K	1.3K	100	56
#candlemaking	4.1M	1.0K	856	100	51
#candlelover	3.9M	799	632	100	49
#scentedcandles	3.6M	872	2.9K	100	52
#soycandles	4.5M	446	862	100	60

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #candle on Instagram

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

#candle has 23.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #candle receives 1.3K likes and 61 comments.

Is #candle a good hashtag to use?

#candle has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #candle?

The best hashtags to use with #candle include: #candleshop, #smallbusiness, #candlelight, #gift, #candleaddict. 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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