#gun — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.6M total posts and 386 new posts daily, #gun is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#guns	11.6M	386	1.2K	100	56
#tactical	6.2M	331	926	100	46
#shooting	49.8M	3.0K	1.0K	100	45
#pewpew	5.2M	18	1.7K	39	62
#rifle	2.9M	34	2.4K	51	42

Related Hashtags to #gun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#military	18.5M	2.0K	1.2K	100	57
#pistol	2.4M	86	1.1K	90	54
#gunsofinstagram	2.2M	152	2.4K	100	52
#firearms	2.0M	51	3.0K	63	45
#gunsdaily	2.3M	100	2.9K	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #gun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#guns	11.6M	386	1.2K	100	56
#gundam	5.3M	1.0K	1.0K	100	42
#segundamano	3.0M	390	1.4K	100	42
#burgundy	2.8M	378	1.2K	100	56
#gunpla	3.9M	591	789	100	39

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gun on Instagram

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

#gun has 11.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 386 new posts added daily. The average post using #gun receives 1.2K likes and 27 comments.

Is #gun a good hashtag to use?

#gun 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 #gun?

The best hashtags to use with #gun include: #military, #pistol, #gunsofinstagram, #firearms, #gunsdaily. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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