#clay — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 24.1M total posts and 4.3K new posts daily, #clay is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 53 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #clay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ceramics	24.1M	4.3K	1.4K	100	50
#pottery	19.8M	3.8K	1.2K	100	53
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	1.0K	100	45
#art	1.1B	96.4K	895	100	53
#clayart	4.5M	1.6K	2.2K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #clay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ceramic	12.2M	2.4K	1.1K	100	41
#ceramicart	5.7M	1.3K	554	100	31
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#sculpture	30.8M	2.4K	964	100	40
#stoneware	3.1M	411	877	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #clay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#clayart	4.5M	1.6K	2.2K	100	54
#polymerclay	8.5M	652	1.0K	100	50
#polymerclayearrings	3.8M	247	655	100	45
#clayearrings	2.3M	169	2.3K	100	69
#clayartist	977.8K	218	1.8K	100	61

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #clay on Instagram

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

#clay has 24.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #clay receives 1.4K likes and 53 comments.

Is #clay a good hashtag to use?

#clay 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 #clay?

The best hashtags to use with #clay include: #ceramic, #ceramicart, #artist, #sculpture, #stoneware. 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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