#girlfriends — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 21.4M total posts and 2.1K new posts daily, #girlfriends is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.7K likes and 42 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #girlfriends

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#girlfriend21.4M2.1K3.7K10056
#love2.1B360.0K1.4K10048
#friends465.5M35.9K85810042
#girls194.9M11.5K2.0K10043
#friendship92.8M10.0K3.7K10057

Related Hashtags to #girlfriends

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#boyfriends1.8M901.7K9347
#girlpower37.3M2.4K2.4K10056
#boyfriend39.1M3082.2K10052
#girl433.9M6.8K2.1K10032
#relationships23.5M12.2K6.2K10059

Similar Hashtags to #girlfriends

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#aigirlfriends101.3K61.0K740
#cheatinggirlfriends104.0K10122100
#girlfriendship48.8K187.0K1569
#girlfriendsbelike157.3K411.4K7100
#girlfriendsforlife79.5K74.0K767

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #girlfriends on Instagram

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

#girlfriends has 21.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #girlfriends receives 3.7K likes and 42 comments.

Is #girlfriends a good hashtag to use?

#girlfriends has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #girlfriends?

The best hashtags to use with #girlfriends include: #boyfriends, #girlpower, #boyfriend, #girl, #relationships. 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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