#folk — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 504.2M total posts and 83.6K new posts daily, #folk is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #folk

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#folkmusic	2.4M	867	1.6K	100	37
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#livemusic	52.9M	23.3K	4.9K	100	51
#singersongwriter	15.7M	3.0K	3.9K	100	65

Related Hashtags to #folk

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#guitar	57.4M	6.4K	1.3K	100	59
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.5K	100	56
#love	2.1B	432.0K	626	100	29
#indie	21.5M	2.2K	2.5K	100	55
#singer	73.0M	9.3K	3.4K	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #folk

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#folklore	4.8M	994	1.4K	100	37
#norfolk	5.0M	630	1.8K	100	69
#folkscenery	4.8M	31	4.7K	48	81
#suffolk	3.2M	572	1.1K	100	44
#folkart	2.4M	438	918	100	51

Hashtag Cloud

#instagram #musician #acoustic #art #country #viral #instagood #pop #songwriter #blues #reels #newmusic #folklore #dance #americana #trendingreels #artist #explore #folksongs #photography #nature #live #musica #jazz #folkart #song #concert #folkrock #explorepage #reelsinstagram #acousticguitar #indiemusic #indiefolk #culture #countrymusic #songs #folkscenery #festival #folkdance #fyp #metal #originalmusic #band #alternative #viralreels #instadaily #dj #viralvideos #soul #punk #guitarist #travel #vinyl #bluegrass #india #traditional #rocknroll #telugu #instalike #reelitfeelit #instamusic #telangana #cover #follow #indierock #handmade #like #worldmusic #pagan #photooftheday #foryou #hyderabad #hiphop #folksong #life #vintage #musicians #singing #trendingsongs #acousticmusic #dancer #spotify #insta #vinylcollection #new #artwork #fashion #folkgreen #piano #violin

How to Use #folk on Instagram

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

#folk has 504.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 83.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #folk receives 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Is #folk a good hashtag to use?

#folk has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #folk?

The best hashtags to use with #folk include: #guitar, #trending, #love, #indie, #singer. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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