#hoops — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 47.9M total posts and 10.5K new posts daily, #hoops is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hoops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#basketball	47.9M	10.5K	1.0K	100	50
#nba	35.1M	6.3K	2.1K	100	70
#ballislife	10.1M	1.5K	3.1K	100	62
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52
#bball	4.1M	399	1.2K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #hoops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dunk	5.2M	495	3.5K	100	83
#basketballneverstops	3.6M	505	4.1K	100	66
#basketballtraining	2.5M	818	4.1K	100	59
#basketballislife	2.5M	585	3.2K	100	38
#lebronjames	6.5M	792	4.0K	100	63

Similar Hashtags to #hoops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#goldhoops	322.8K	45	3.4K	42	57
#hoopsearrings	266.2K	11	2.3K	15	67
#whoops	1.2M	39	3.2K	54	89
#collegehoops	225.9K	76	3.8K	63	72
#embroideryhoops	128.7K	10	1.7K	11	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hoops on Instagram

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

#hoops has 47.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #hoops receives 1.0K likes and 37 comments.

Is #hoops a good hashtag to use?

#hoops has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 50/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #hoops?

The best hashtags to use with #hoops include: #dunk, #basketballneverstops, #basketballtraining, #basketballislife, #lebronjames. 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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