#hockey — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 8.0M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #hockey is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.9K likes and 205 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hockey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nhl	8.0M	1.4K	2.9K	100	72
#hockeylife	2.8M	532	2.0K	100	66
#sports	67.1M	15.0K	851	100	52
#icehockey	3.4M	521	4.1K	100	72
#football	120.0M	35.8K	4.5K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #hockey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#basketball	47.7M	10.5K	2.2K	100	60
#hockeyplayer	1.4M	306	1.8K	100	70
#baseball	27.0M	5.6K	1.3K	100	47
#sport	134.9M	15.5K	4.4K	100	62
#soccer	57.4M	10.8K	963	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #hockey

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#icehockey	3.4M	521	4.1K	100	72
#hockeylife	2.8M	532	2.0K	100	66
#hockeyromance	433.6K	495	725	86	54
#hockeyplayer	1.4M	306	1.8K	100	70
#hockeycards	596.2K	186	1.3K	90	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hockey on Instagram

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

#hockey has 8.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #hockey receives 2.9K likes and 205 comments.

Is #hockey a good hashtag to use?

#hockey has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 72/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #hockey?

The best hashtags to use with #hockey include: #basketball, #hockeyplayer, #baseball, #sport, #soccer. 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: 2026-06-18. Learn about our editorial process →

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