#elf — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 217.8M total posts and 2.4K new posts daily, #elf is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 71 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #elf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#christmas	217.8M	2.4K	1.8K	100	63
#fantasy	30.8M	6.6K	1.6K	100	55
#elfontheshelf	5.3M	1.6K	1.7K	100	45
#art	1.1B	94.1K	886	100	39
#digitalart	160.7M	17.3K	667	100	44

Related Hashtags to #elf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#santa	18.8M	6.8K	3.1K	100	58
#makeup	427.9M	60.6K	642	100	33
#elves	1.7M	107	2.4K	100	59
#cosplay	70.7M	10.1K	853	100	37
#elfontheshelfideas	490.7K	418	1.1K	87	69

Similar Hashtags to #elf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selflove	130.4M	23.0K	1.7K	100	53
#selfcare	96.2M	22.5K	1.7K	100	53
#loveyourself	128.0M	11.1K	1.9K	100	52
#selfie	447.3M	12.4K	799	100	36
#myself	51.9M	7.5K	607	100	32

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #elf on Instagram

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

#elf has 217.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #elf receives 1.8K likes and 71 comments.

Is #elf a good hashtag to use?

#elf has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 63/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #elf?

The best hashtags to use with #elf include: #santa, #makeup, #elves, #cosplay, #elfontheshelfideas. 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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