#faces — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #faces is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 765 likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #faces

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	765	100	48
#portrait	191.3M	6.2K	675	100	33
#face	42.3M	125	1.7K	100	60
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33

Related Hashtags to #faces

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#portraits	28.6M	919	929	100	66
#portraitphotography	85.4M	5.3K	508	100	46
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.3K	100	52
#people	48.0M	2.3K	1.3K	100	59
#painting	182.0M	14.9K	1.1K	100	62

Similar Hashtags to #faces

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#endlessfaces	1.9M	88	5.7K	91	79
#faceserum	739.6K	160	779	94	55
#happyfaces	1.8M	200	771	100	37
#funnyfaces	2.1M	31	3.2K	48	70
#thenorthfacesecond	662.1K	90	2.0K	84	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #faces on Instagram

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

#faces has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #faces receives 765 likes and 29 comments.

Is #faces a good hashtag to use?

#faces has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #faces?

The best hashtags to use with #faces include: #portraits, #portraitphotography, #photography, #people, #painting. 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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