#excavation — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 35.9M total posts and 10.8K new posts daily, #excavation is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 744 likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #excavation

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#construction	35.9M	10.8K	744	100	37
#excavator	2.2M	1.1K	1.2K	100	53
#heavyequipment	2.3M	1.1K	2.4K	100	34
#earthmoving	657.8K	180	795	92	40
#excavators	369.5K	155	728	84	40

Related Hashtags to #excavation

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#heavymachinery	889.5K	550	624	97	34
#demolition	1.7M	378	1.3K	100	41
#constructionequipment	945.6K	558	629	99	35
#caterpillar	4.0M	827	2.0K	100	52
#concrete	9.7M	1.3K	1.2K	100	34

Similar Hashtags to #excavation

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#excavations	63.5K	14	2.2K	12	60
#excavationlife	22.0K	16	663	13	39
#archaeologicalexcavation	18.4K	3	2.2K	3	45
#excavationwork	13.9K	14	937	11	5
#excavationservices	11.2K	17	11	13	1

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #excavation on Instagram

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

#excavation has 35.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #excavation receives 744 likes and 21 comments.

Is #excavation a good hashtag to use?

#excavation has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #excavation?

The best hashtags to use with #excavation include: #heavymachinery, #demolition, #constructionequipment, #caterpillar, #concrete. 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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