#essen — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 542.7M total posts and 29.2K new posts daily, #essen is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 873 likes and 13 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #essen

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#lecker	11.5M	271	667	100	55
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47
#foodblogger	92.9M	6.2K	939	100	65
#kochen	3.0M	247	828	100	95

Related Hashtags to #essen

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodlover	87.1M	13.4K	712	100	48
#instafood	248.8M	10.5K	1.2K	100	65
#yummy	207.8M	7.3K	669	100	35
#restaurant	73.4M	12.5K	1.5K	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41

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Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#essentialoils	13.5M	130	644	100	33
#skincareessentials	1.7M	1.1K	2.0K	100	56
#beautyessentials	1.5M	1.7K	997	100	92
#wardrobeessentials	1.1M	887	1.0K	100	80
#essentials	4.6M	601	1.4K	100	86

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #essen on Instagram

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

#essen has 542.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 29.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #essen receives 873 likes and 13 comments.

Is #essen a good hashtag to use?

#essen has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #essen?

The best hashtags to use with #essen include: #foodlover, #instafood, #yummy, #restaurant, #foodie. 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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