#contests — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.0B total posts and 377.0K new posts daily, #contests is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 7 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #contests

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.0K	100	43
#instadaily	755.0M	144.1K	3.2K	100	64
#instamood	310.9M	97.4K	741	100	60
#photo	530.0M	45.6K	989	100	53
#hipster	14.5M	154	2.2K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #contests

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instalove	151.0M	23.4K	1.1K	100	59
#comment	107.7M	40.1K	845	100	52
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	868	100	42
#insta	278.2M	115.2K	8.6K	100	50
#follow	764.4M	97.4K	548	100	28

Similar Hashtags to #contests

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#artcontests	53.8K	4	2.0K	4	86
#photocontests	29.2K	8	1.1K	7	42
#giveawaycontests	19.9K	2	1.5K	2	96
#babycontests	11.7K	4	874	3	20
#contestsg	68.3K	3	902	4	89

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How to Use #contests on Instagram

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

#contests has 2.0B total posts on Instagram with approximately 377.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #contests receives 1.0K likes and 7 comments.

Is #contests a good hashtag to use?

#contests has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 43/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #contests?

The best hashtags to use with #contests include: #instalove, #comment, #photooftheday, #insta, #follow. 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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