#catfish — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 51.6M total posts and 8.6K new posts daily, #catfish is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #catfish

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#fishing51.6M8.6K1.2K10050
#fish46.7M3.7K1.3K10049
#catfishing489.9K2701.3K8749
#fishinglife8.9M2.1K1.5K10059
#catchandrelease8.0M1.2K81110035

Related Hashtags to #catfish

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#bassfishing9.0M1.3K90110042
#bass25.3M2.4K3.0K10061
#bigfish2.8M4121.2K10048
#nature849.8M76.5K86910033
#outdoors85.1M8.6K63910043

Similar Hashtags to #catfish

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#catfishing489.9K2701.3K8749
#friedcatfish79.8K142.2K1376
#catfishfishing42.8K252.7K2057
#channelcatfish52.6K52.4K568
#bluecatfish43.4K51.4K568

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #catfish on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #catfish has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #catfish alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #catfish with #bassfishing, #bass, #bigfish for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #catfish on Instagram?

#catfish has 51.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #catfish receives 1.2K likes and 34 comments.

Is #catfish a good hashtag to use?

#catfish has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 50/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #catfish?

The best hashtags to use with #catfish include: #bassfishing, #bass, #bigfish, #nature, #outdoors. 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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