#dogs — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 332.6M total posts and 27.7K new posts daily, #dogs is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 1.1K comments.

Popular Hashtags for #dogs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	1.1K	100	60
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#doglover	110.7M	12.4K	846	100	49
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#dogstagram	143.6M	1.8K	788	100	44

Related Hashtags to #dogs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogoftheday	91.9M	1.3K	929	100	44
#doglife	70.6M	9.4K	613	100	37
#doglovers	66.1M	7.2K	2.0K	100	39
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	1.1K	100	45
#instadog	121.1M	5.1K	914	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #dogs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	1.1K	100	60
#dogstagram	143.6M	1.8K	788	100	44
#dogsofinsta	40.9M	107	1.2K	100	60
#dogslife	26.9M	1.8K	768	100	40
#cutedogs	22.2M	2.0K	1.2K	100	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #dogs on Instagram

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

#dogs has 332.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #dogs receives 1.1K likes and 1.1K comments.

Is #dogs a good hashtag to use?

#dogs has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 60/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #dogs?

The best hashtags to use with #dogs include: #dogoftheday, #doglife, #doglovers, #pets, #instadog. 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: 2026-06-07. Learn about our editorial process →

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