#documentary — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.4M total posts and 863 new posts daily, #documentary is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #documentary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#documentaryphotography	6.4M	863	1.3K	100	50
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	2.5K	100	47
#streetphotography	132.2M	10.6K	703	100	45
#film	89.7M	7.0K	688	100	44
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.1K	100	42

Related Hashtags to #documentary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#filmmaking	14.9M	2.4K	2.0K	100	89
#photographer	273.7M	25.8K	567	100	43
#photojournalism	6.2M	387	1.8K	100	56
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	2.8K	100	61
#photo	530.0M	45.6K	2.2K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #documentary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#documentaryphotography	6.4M	863	1.3K	100	50
#documentaryphotographer	715.0K	161	1.2K	93	50
#photodocumentary	897.8K	44	1.9K	56	61
#documentaryweddingphotography	470.4K	139	901	87	50
#documentaryweddingphotographer	382.9K	162	587	85	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #documentary on Instagram

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

#documentary has 6.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 863 new posts added daily. The average post using #documentary receives 1.3K likes and 26 comments.

Is #documentary a good hashtag to use?

#documentary 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 #documentary?

The best hashtags to use with #documentary include: #filmmaking, #photographer, #photojournalism, #photooftheday, #photo. 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: 2026-06-18. Learn about our editorial process →

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