#gif — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.5M total posts and 7.5K new posts daily, #gif is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gif

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#animation	27.5M	7.5K	1.1K	100	58
#art	1.1B	96.4K	741	100	37
#illustration	227.9M	14.0K	2.3K	100	40
#digitalart	161.7M	22.3K	794	100	35
#love	2.1B	360.0K	1.4K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #gif

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.2K	100	38
#giftideas	46.3M	13.1K	4.1K	100	57
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	923	100	51
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	522	100	29
#design	393.5M	18.2K	1.6K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #gif

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gift	88.8M	13.9K	833	100	54
#giftideas	46.3M	13.1K	4.1K	100	57
#gifts	44.2M	6.5K	1.6K	100	53
#christmasgifts	12.2M	115	2.1K	100	67
#handmadegifts	10.3M	1.6K	1.9K	100	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gif on Instagram

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

#gif has 27.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 7.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #gif receives 1.1K likes and 29 comments.

Is #gif a good hashtag to use?

#gif has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gif?

The best hashtags to use with #gif include: #reels, #giftideas, #instagram, #viral, #design. 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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