#footy — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 121.1M total posts and 36.9K new posts daily, #footy is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 606 likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #footy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#football	121.1M	36.9K	606	100	38
#soccer	57.6M	10.9K	963	100	43
#afl	1.8M	531	2.7K	100	60
#futbol	40.9M	14.4K	1.0K	100	45
#premierleague	15.3M	2.5K	2.0K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #footy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sport	135.0M	15.8K	832	100	56
#soccerlife	4.2M	1.2K	1.2K	100	65
#messi	28.3M	6.5K	2.2K	100	62
#fyp	673.3M	874.4K	1.6K	100	58
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #footy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#footyheadlines	334.8K	1	2.0K	9	51
#footymemes	69.9K	27	19.0K	22	70
#localfooty	43.7K	17	2.9K	14	64
#nonleaguefooty	24.3K	9	1.8K	7	8
#instafootynation	20.0K	2	18.1K	2	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #footy on Instagram

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

#footy has 121.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 36.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #footy receives 606 likes and 14 comments.

Is #footy a good hashtag to use?

#footy has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 38/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #footy?

The best hashtags to use with #footy include: #sport, #soccerlife, #messi, #fyp, #sports. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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