#chicken — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 542.7M total posts and 29.2K new posts daily, #chicken is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 873 likes and 13 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #chicken

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	790	100	44
#foodstagram	130.5M	7.9K	531	100	26
#instafood	248.5M	9.7K	516	100	25

Related Hashtags to #chicken

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodphotography	121.3M	7.3K	660	100	47
#foodblogger	92.9M	6.2K	603	100	69
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	644	100	40
#yummy	207.8M	7.3K	1.0K	100	36
#foodlover	87.1M	13.4K	712	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #chicken

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#friedchicken	5.3M	744	1.7K	100	51
#chickens	4.7M	823	2.0K	100	66
#chickenrecipes	2.0M	650	964	100	42
#chickenwings	3.5M	438	1.2K	100	55
#chickensofinstagram	3.0M	349	1.7K	100	71

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #chicken on Instagram

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

#chicken has 542.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 29.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #chicken receives 873 likes and 13 comments.

Is #chicken a good hashtag to use?

#chicken has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #chicken?

The best hashtags to use with #chicken include: #foodphotography, #foodblogger, #delicious, #yummy, #foodlover. 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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