#esports — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 79.7M total posts and 34.5K new posts daily, #esports is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #esports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#gamer	61.8M	8.7K	1.2K	100	72
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58
#twitch	31.6M	13.1K	1.1K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #esports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#games	40.2M	5.5K	5.0K	100	59
#videogames	33.7M	4.6K	626	100	33
#pcgaming	11.3M	2.2K	1.2K	100	62
#gamers	14.6M	1.2K	617	100	55
#pubg	23.9M	5.7K	9.1K	100	92

Similar Hashtags to #esports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#extremesports	2.1M	354	2.4K	100	60
#nikesportswear	1.2M	63	921	72	52
#collegesports	366.8K	130	2.2K	84	67
#livesports	225.3K	127	2.0K	81	47
#adventuresports	325.6K	43	1.1K	41	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #esports on Instagram

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

#esports has 79.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 34.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #esports receives 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Is #esports a good hashtag to use?

#esports has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #esports?

The best hashtags to use with #esports include: #games, #videogames, #pcgaming, #gamers, #pubg. 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: 2026-06-10. Learn about our editorial process →

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