#free — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 540.0K new posts daily, #free is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 716 likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #free

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	540.0K	716	100	51
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.5K	100	53
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.9K	100	50
#giveaway	51.1M	5.8K	642	100	75
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.6K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #free

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#freedom	60.0M	7.0K	1.1K	100	48
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.2K	100	23
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	774	100	38
#life	477.8M	47.2K	1.7K	100	52
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	2.6K	100	35

Similar Hashtags to #free

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#financialfreedom	24.3M	51.7K	2.0K	100	77
#freedom	60.0M	7.0K	1.1K	100	48
#glutenfree	43.9M	1.6K	796	100	54
#freefire	34.7M	20.9K	2.2K	100	52
#freepalestine	11.9M	4.4K	1.8K	100	67

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #free on Instagram

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

#free has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 540.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #free receives 716 likes and 30 comments.

Is #free a good hashtag to use?

#free has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 51/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #free?

The best hashtags to use with #free include: #freedom, #art, #instagood, #life, #reels. 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: 2026-06-20. Learn about our editorial process →

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