#hottopic — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 20.0M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #hottopic is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.2K likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hottopic

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#emo	20.0M	1.4K	3.2K	100	55
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	2.0K	100	63
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	2.7K	100	51
#hot	119.1M	6.4K	1.3K	100	61
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	816	100	39

Related Hashtags to #hottopic

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sanrio	8.5M	2.0K	3.5K	100	53
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63
#goth	25.0M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#trendingnow	77.1M	96.1K	774	100	45
#youtube	124.7M	19.8K	789	100	33

Similar Hashtags to #hottopic

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hottopics	208.2K	66	1.3K	55	75
#hottopicexclusive	147.3K	0	6.1K	4	65
#hottopicfashion	45.0K	5	1.2K	5	62
#hottopicmusic	2.1K	2	3.3K	2	62
#hottopicscelebtv	1.6K	1	264	1	0

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hottopic on Instagram

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

#hottopic has 20.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #hottopic receives 3.2K likes and 17 comments.

Is #hottopic a good hashtag to use?

#hottopic has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 55/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #hottopic?

The best hashtags to use with #hottopic include: #sanrio, #alternative, #goth, #trendingnow, #youtube. 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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