#gels — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 254.8M total posts and 38.0K new posts daily, #gels is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nails	254.8M	38.0K	1.3K	100	37
#gelnails	49.6M	10.4K	893	100	41
#nailart	158.9M	33.5K	561	100	33
#nailsofinstagram	81.2M	14.2K	2.1K	100	54
#biab	3.5M	2.3K	2.0K	100	61

Related Hashtags to #gels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gelpolish	20.4M	2.9K	1.2K	100	38
#manicure	66.7M	10.7K	863	100	39
#nailtech	23.6M	11.4K	1.4K	100	53
#nailinspo	17.7M	11.5K	1.0K	100	54
#nailsoftheday	33.6M	5.6K	1.6K	100	55

Similar Hashtags to #gels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#angels	8.6M	518	3.0K	100	60
#nagelstudio	1.2M	367	4.0K	100	58
#bagels	1.7M	243	1.3K	100	37
#vogels	657.1K	128	727	92	57
#vroegevogels_bnnvara	393.5K	136	3.4K	85	100

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gels on Instagram

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

#gels has 254.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 38.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #gels receives 1.3K likes and 8 comments.

Is #gels a good hashtag to use?

#gels 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 #gels?

The best hashtags to use with #gels include: #gelpolish, #manicure, #nailtech, #nailinspo, #nailsoftheday. 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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