#hey — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 432.0K new posts daily, #hey is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	432.0K	1.6K	100	62
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	974	100	41
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.2K	100	52
#hello	22.2M	550	1.3K	100	59
#hi	11.5M	1.1K	2.0K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #hey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	969	100	36
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	982	100	34
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.6K	100	49
#fyp	673.3M	874.4K	413	100	20
#me	459.7M	15.7K	1.1K	100	51

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Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wheyprotein	3.4M	720	5.2K	100	63
#fisheyelemag	1.9M	91	947	93	63
#whey	2.8M	162	7.0K	100	69
#itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear	1.5M	252	1.3K	100	48
#heyfsc	1.4M	32	909	49	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hey on Instagram

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

#hey has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 432.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #hey receives 1.6K likes and 27 comments.

Is #hey a good hashtag to use?

#hey has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 62/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #hey?

The best hashtags to use with #hey include: #viral, #reels, #trending, #fyp, #me. 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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