#gay — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 46.7M total posts and 1.5K new posts daily, #gay is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 741 likes and 32 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagay	46.7M	1.5K	741	100	43
#lgbt	47.6M	2.6K	1.5K	100	47
#love	2.1B	432.0K	1.7K	100	35
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	915	100	44
#pride	40.5M	2.6K	1.6K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #gay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lgbtq	26.4M	3.9K	1.2K	100	55
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	905	100	61
#queer	17.0M	1.6K	1.6K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #gay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagay	46.7M	1.5K	741	100	43
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	915	100	44
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#gayguy	11.6M	883	1.3K	100	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gay on Instagram

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

#gay has 46.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #gay receives 741 likes and 32 comments.

Is #gay a good hashtag to use?

#gay has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 43/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gay?

The best hashtags to use with #gay include: #lgbtq, #gaymen, #gaypride, #instagood, #queer. 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: 2026-09-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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