#captions — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.6B total posts and 606.9K new posts daily, #captions is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 561 likes and 57 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #captions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	561	100	31
#viral	1.0B	982.4K	522	100	34
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.4K	100	54
#love	2.1B	360.0K	1.2K	100	56
#trending	877.0M	731.5K	1.8K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #captions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#caption	5.1M	1.5K	13.0K	100	61
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	1.2K	100	58
#quotes	187.3M	3.1K	1.9K	100	53
#photography	1.1B	94.8K	652	100	40
#instadaily	755.0M	144.1K	1.3K	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #captions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sissycaptions	144.2K	51	920	42	61
#lovecaptions	103.3K	83	2.3K	65	70
#instagramcaptions	108.5K	20	1.9K	18	33
#captionsforinsta	201.0K	26	3.4K	25	67
#instacaptions	96.5K	7	1.7K	8	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #captions on Instagram

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

#captions has 1.6B total posts on Instagram with approximately 606.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #captions receives 561 likes and 57 comments.

Is #captions a good hashtag to use?

#captions has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 31/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #captions?

The best hashtags to use with #captions include: #caption, #explore, #quotes, #photography, #instadaily. 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: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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