#friend — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 92.6M total posts and 10.1K new posts daily, #friend is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.7K likes and 22 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #friend

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#friendship	92.6M	10.1K	3.7K	100	57
#love	2.1B	540.0K	1.2K	100	65
#friends	465.5M	35.9K	858	100	42
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.6K	100	62
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	896	100	38

Related Hashtags to #friend

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bestfriends	78.3M	198	1.7K	100	59
#fun	457.3M	1.3K	4.1K	100	60
#friendshipgoals	24.2M	5.2K	11.2K	100	54
#happy	732.7M	27.7K	636	100	29
#life	477.8M	47.2K	1.7K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #friend

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#friends	465.5M	35.9K	858	100	42
#friendship	92.6M	10.1K	3.7K	100	57
#bestfriends	78.3M	198	1.7K	100	59
#ecofriendly	24.9M	4.6K	1.1K	100	66
#friendshipgoals	24.2M	5.2K	11.2K	100	54

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #friend on Instagram

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

#friend has 92.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #friend receives 3.7K likes and 22 comments.

Is #friend a good hashtag to use?

#friend has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #friend?

The best hashtags to use with #friend include: #bestfriends, #fun, #friendshipgoals, #happy, #life. 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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