#guns — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 7.8M total posts and 374 new posts daily, #guns is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #guns

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gun	7.8M	374	1.1K	100	40
#pewpew	5.2M	18	1.7K	39	62
#tactical	6.2M	331	926	100	46
#shooting	49.8M	3.0K	1.0K	100	45
#military	18.5M	2.0K	1.2K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #guns

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#firearms	2.0M	51	3.0K	63	45
#gunsofinstagram	2.2M	152	2.4K	100	52
#gunsdaily	2.3M	100	2.9K	100	47
#glock	3.6M	110	5.6K	100	53
#2a	4.4M	0	5.2K	25	63

Similar Hashtags to #guns

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gunsnroses	3.5M	592	1.2K	100	36
#gunsofinstagram	2.2M	152	2.4K	100	52
#gunsdaily	2.3M	100	2.9K	100	47
#girlswithguns	848.5K	5	1.4K	25	60
#airsoftguns	496.5K	19	1.4K	27	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #guns on Instagram

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

#guns has 7.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 374 new posts added daily. The average post using #guns receives 1.1K likes and 30 comments.

Is #guns a good hashtag to use?

#guns has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 40/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #guns?

The best hashtags to use with #guns include: #firearms, #gunsofinstagram, #gunsdaily, #glock, #2a. 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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