#cats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 211.9M total posts and 8.3K new posts daily, #cats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #cats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.1K	100	56
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	781	100	44
#catlover	83.5M	8.2K	712	100	36
#catlife	51.2M	6.0K	764	100	30
#catstagram	109.4M	75	769	81	39

Related Hashtags to #cats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catlovers	49.0M	6.2K	841	100	51
#love	2.1B	540.0K	639	100	38
#instacat	68.2M	8.2K	811	100	51
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	841	100	42
#kitten	66.9M	1.5K	979	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #cats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.1K	100	56
#catstagram	109.4M	75	769	81	39
#cats_of_instagram	34.8M	3.6K	1.4K	100	42
#cutecats	15.9M	849	1.7K	100	52
#cats_of_world	14.4M	1.0K	1.7K	100	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #cats on Instagram

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

#cats has 211.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #cats receives 1.1K likes and 14 comments.

Is #cats a good hashtag to use?

#cats 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 #cats?

The best hashtags to use with #cats include: #catlovers, #love, #instacat, #pets, #kitten. 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: 2026-06-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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