#hug — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 360.0K new posts daily, #hug is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hug

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	360.0K	1.2K	100	56
#kiss	40.8M	1.6K	2.0K	100	56
#couple	88.1M	16.2K	494	100	27
#couplegoals	70.1M	20.5K	954	100	47
#reels	1.1B	808.7K	2.0K	100	49

Related Hashtags to #hug

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hugs	9.7M	240	6.8K	100	67
#trending	877.0M	731.5K	1.8K	100	48
#couples	22.2M	5.4K	1.9K	100	52
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	561	100	31
#viral	1.0B	982.4K	453	100	21

Similar Hashtags to #hug

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hugs	9.7M	240	6.8K	100	67
#thuglife	8.2M	252	12.4K	100	57
#hugoboss	2.4M	195	925	100	35
#hughjackman	940.7K	65	2.5K	72	53
#youngthug	2.1M	125	5.2K	100	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hug on Instagram

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

#hug has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 360.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #hug receives 1.2K likes and 17 comments.

Is #hug a good hashtag to use?

#hug has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #hug?

The best hashtags to use with #hug include: #hugs, #trending, #couples, #instagram, #viral. 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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