#forged — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 387.4M total posts and 43.9K new posts daily, #forged is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 683 likes and 31 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #forged

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	683	100	37
#blacksmith	1.7M	195	994	100	41
#blacksmithing	706.7K	69	950	70	39
#knife	8.5M	363	2.3K	100	51
#handforged	678.3K	59	1.4K	61	43

Related Hashtags to #forged

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#forgedwheels	720.4K	201	1.8K	93	42
#bladesmith	811.2K	54	1.1K	61	51
#forge	948.3K	104	1.1K	99	37
#steel	7.2M	1.3K	1.3K	100	45
#forging	501.9K	65	1.0K	61	47

Similar Hashtags to #forged

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handforged	678.3K	59	1.4K	61	43
#forgedwheels	720.4K	201	1.8K	93	42
#forgedinfire	363.4K	51	1.5K	47	44
#forgedcarbon	134.5K	56	7.3K	45	56
#bcforged	137.7K	29	3.3K	25	58

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #forged on Instagram

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

#forged has 387.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 43.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #forged receives 683 likes and 31 comments.

Is #forged a good hashtag to use?

#forged 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 #forged?

The best hashtags to use with #forged include: #forgedwheels, #bladesmith, #forge, #steel, #forging. 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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