#dads — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 9.3M total posts and 3.2K new posts daily, #dads is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 15 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #dads

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dadlife	9.3M	3.2K	1.0K	100	49
#dad	28.4M	2.4K	1.5K	100	64
#family	467.6M	29.3K	845	100	33
#parenting	24.0M	7.7K	2.3K	100	59
#fatherhood	5.3M	3.7K	1.1K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #dads

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	1.1K	1.4K	100	66
#moms	6.1M	623	5.1K	100	62
#fathers	1.9M	335	8.1K	100	66
#fathersday	21.4M	8.6K	3.2K	100	56
#father	36.9M	70.9K	4.4K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #dads

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dadsofinstagram	1.7M	208	1.8K	100	69
#paidads	185.8K	155	2.1K	80	60
#dadsday	399.6K	66	2.9K	60	70
#gaydads	390.1K	21	1.4K	26	64
#fitdads	401.2K	31	8.7K	33	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #dads on Instagram

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

#dads has 9.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #dads receives 1.0K likes and 15 comments.

Is #dads a good hashtag to use?

#dads has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 49/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #dads?

The best hashtags to use with #dads include: #love, #moms, #fathers, #fathersday, #father. 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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