#cops — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 15.0M total posts and 4.1K new posts daily, #cops is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #cops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#police	15.0M	4.1K	2.0K	100	57
#lawenforcement	2.3M	416	1.2K	100	45
#thinblueline	2.7M	43	2.5K	57	47
#policeofficer	1.6M	576	892	100	58
#cop	1.7M	241	4.5K	100	100

Related Hashtags to #cops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sheriff	983.5K	83	2.1K	87	57
#backtheblue	1.6M	26	1.2K	45	50
#firstresponders	1.9M	464	1.2K	100	48
#viral	1.0B	982.4K	1.3K	100	63
#bluelivesmatter	1.5M	48	1.4K	61	65

Similar Hashtags to #cops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fitcops	318.1K	27	2.4K	28	57
#specops	204.4K	12	3.7K	14	57
#copsofinstagram	61.3K	23	1.6K	19	68
#ecopsychology	66.9K	12	2.0K	11	69
#devsecops	46.7K	45	546	35	28

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How to Use #cops on Instagram

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

#cops has 15.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #cops receives 2.0K likes and 46 comments.

Is #cops a good hashtag to use?

#cops has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #cops?

The best hashtags to use with #cops include: #sheriff, #backtheblue, #firstresponders, #viral, #bluelivesmatter. 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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