#gays — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 91.6M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #gays is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 28 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	1.4K	100	44
#instagay	46.7M	2.0K	2.3K	100	68
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	998	100	53
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#gayguy	11.6M	883	1.3K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #gays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaylife	9.7M	76	844	82	43
#gaystagram	7.6M	702	1.0K	100	45
#gaylove	8.9M	588	2.1K	100	81
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54
#lgbt	47.6M	2.6K	1.5K	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #gays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaystagram	7.6M	702	1.0K	100	45
#gayselfie	4.9M	151	1.0K	100	58
#gaysofinstagram	2.1M	107	886	100	56
#gaysp	2.0M	111	1.7K	100	60
#gaysingle	1.2M	4	778	28	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gays on Instagram

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

#gays has 91.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #gays receives 1.4K likes and 28 comments.

Is #gays a good hashtag to use?

#gays has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 44/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gays?

The best hashtags to use with #gays include: #gaylife, #gaystagram, #gaylove, #gaypride, #lgbt. 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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