#fail — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 307.5M total posts and 125.3K new posts daily, #fail is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 972 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #fail

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#funny	307.5M	125.3K	972	100	40
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	803	100	28
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.8K	100	27
#fails	2.4M	437	5.4K	100	47
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	856	100	33

Related Hashtags to #fail

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#funnyvideos	67.7M	33.8K	2.3K	100	74
#meme	190.4M	53.0K	1.9K	100	33
#memes	277.0M	65.8K	1.7K	100	54
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.1K	100	53
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	857	100	53

Similar Hashtags to #fail

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#failure	2.9M	447	11.7K	100	61
#lovefailure	3.4M	646	2.8K	100	55
#fails	2.4M	437	5.4K	100	47
#tamillovefailure	1.8M	9	1.5K	32	48
#funnyfails	803.8K	330	5.9K	95	61

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #fail on Instagram

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

#fail has 307.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 125.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #fail receives 972 likes and 18 comments.

Is #fail a good hashtag to use?

#fail has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 40/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #fail?

The best hashtags to use with #fail include: #funnyvideos, #meme, #memes, #trending, #explore. 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: 2026-06-17. Learn about our editorial process →

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