#ghoststories — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.6M total posts and 1.5K new posts daily, #ghoststories is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 15.0K likes and 386 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #ghoststories

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#paranormal3.6M1.5K15.0K10082
#ghost12.3M1.3K1.7K10057
#haunted3.4M5352.0K10066
#ghosts3.1M2541.9K10059
#spooky15.2M3611.0K10050

Related Hashtags to #ghoststories

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#halloween133.4M2.3K96410036
#paranormalactivity557.2K1812.0K8974
#hauntedhouse2.3M2061.4K10046
#creepy13.2M7592.7K10056
#scary14.9M1.3K7.3K10068

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HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#trueghoststories8.7K8760623
#realghoststories5.9K61.6K540
#christmasghoststories2.7K149916
#reallifeghoststories1.7K329127
#japaneseghoststories1.8K03.4K070

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #ghoststories on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #ghoststories has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #ghoststories alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #ghoststories with #halloween, #paranormalactivity, #hauntedhouse for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #ghoststories on Instagram?

#ghoststories has 3.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #ghoststories receives 15.0K likes and 386 comments.

Is #ghoststories a good hashtag to use?

#ghoststories has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 82/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #ghoststories?

The best hashtags to use with #ghoststories include: #halloween, #paranormalactivity, #hauntedhouse, #creepy, #scary. 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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