#halloween — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 9.3M total posts and 699 new posts daily, #halloween is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #halloween

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#spookyseason	9.3M	699	1.1K	100	44
#spooky	15.2M	361	1.0K	100	50
#halloweencostume	10.7M	198	1.2K	100	64
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.3K	100	57
#pumpkin	19.4M	641	1.6K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #halloween

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fall	81.8M	1.0K	1.5K	100	47
#october	26.6M	660	4.8K	100	57
#halloweendecor	4.4M	15	3.3K	36	63
#happyhalloween	19.9M	73	5.3K	80	56
#autumn	124.1M	958	1.5K	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #halloween

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#happyhalloween	19.9M	73	5.3K	80	56
#halloweencostume	10.7M	198	1.2K	100	64
#halloweendecor	4.4M	15	3.3K	36	63
#halloweenmakeup	9.9M	209	1.1K	100	52
#halloweennails	2.9M	1	1.4K	26	54

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #halloween on Instagram

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

#halloween has 9.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 699 new posts added daily. The average post using #halloween receives 1.1K likes and 18 comments.

Is #halloween a good hashtag to use?

#halloween has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 44/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #halloween?

The best hashtags to use with #halloween include: #fall, #october, #halloweendecor, #happyhalloween, #autumn. 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: 2026-06-14. Learn about our editorial process →

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