#candles — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 387.4M total posts and 43.9K new posts daily, #candles is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 705 likes and 15 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #candles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	705	100	41
#candle	15.8M	1.6K	902	100	70
#homedecor	172.8M	28.5K	1.1K	100	52
#candlemaking	4.1M	1.0K	856	100	51
#smallbusiness	156.4M	32.3K	879	100	45

Related Hashtags to #candles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candlelover	3.9M	799	632	100	49
#candleshop	2.3M	410	1.5K	100	52
#candlesofinstagram	2.9M	349	2.3K	100	51
#scentedcandles	3.6M	872	2.9K	100	52
#soycandles	4.5M	446	862	100	60

Similar Hashtags to #candles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scentedcandles	3.6M	872	2.9K	100	52
#soycandles	4.5M	446	862	100	60
#candleshop	2.3M	410	1.5K	100	52
#candlesofinstagram	2.9M	349	2.3K	100	51
#soywaxcandles	2.0M	379	1.3K	100	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #candles on Instagram

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

#candles has 387.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 43.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #candles receives 705 likes and 15 comments.

Is #candles a good hashtag to use?

#candles has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #candles?

The best hashtags to use with #candles include: #candlelover, #candleshop, #candlesofinstagram, #scentedcandles, #soycandles. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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