#contest — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 51.3M total posts and 5.8K new posts daily, #contest is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 542 likes and 1.2K comments.

Popular Hashtags for #contest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#giveaway	51.3M	5.8K	542	100	77
#win	21.6M	3.6K	1.0K	100	88
#contestalert	2.1M	274	812	100	88
#competition	20.8M	2.6K	818	100	78
#giveawayalert	2.2M	670	562	100	77

Related Hashtags to #contest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#giveaways	5.8M	556	667	100	80
#free	51.5M	4.2K	2.5K	100	72
#love	2.1B	540.0K	3.9K	100	67
#giveawaytime	2.9M	621	752	100	81
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	710	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #contest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#contests	4.6M	98	2.9K	99	62
#contestalert	2.1M	274	812	100	88
#photocontest	1.5M	86	626	90	32
#facebookreelscontest	1.1M	393	1.8K	100	56
#contestprep	1.8M	54	1.8K	66	78

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #contest on Instagram

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

#contest has 51.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #contest receives 542 likes and 1.2K comments.

Is #contest a good hashtag to use?

#contest has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 77/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #contest?

The best hashtags to use with #contest include: #giveaways, #free, #love, #giveawaytime, #instagram. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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