#historical — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 53.9M total posts and 7.3K new posts daily, #historical is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #historical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#history	53.9M	7.3K	2.1K	100	57
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	404	100	26
#architecture	198.9M	15.0K	1.2K	100	31
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	557	100	31
#travelphotography	260.1M	31.1K	1.2K	100	60

Related Hashtags to #historical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#historic	5.1M	342	1.7K	100	36
#art	1.1B	96.4K	638	100	29
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.0K	2.6K	100	42
#historia	11.3M	3.0K	4.8K	100	59
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	552	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #historical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#historicalfiction	1.3M	580	1.1K	100	71
#historicalromance	542.3K	252	913	89	46
#historicalplace	1.1M	119	2.2K	100	59
#historicalfashion	445.6K	112	1.4K	86	43
#historicalcostume	306.9K	58	1.3K	51	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #historical on Instagram

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

#historical has 53.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 7.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #historical receives 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Is #historical a good hashtag to use?

#historical has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #historical?

The best hashtags to use with #historical include: #historic, #art, #photooftheday, #historia, #explore. 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: 2026-06-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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