#hugs — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 31.3K new posts daily, #hugs is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #hugs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	31.3K	1.2K	100	56
#couple	88.6M	16.7K	744	100	38
#kisses	18.2M	226	6.8K	100	61
#kiss	40.8M	1.6K	2.0K	100	56
#cute	691.2M	23.6K	658	100	32

Related Hashtags to #hugs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#girlfriend	21.4M	2.1K	3.7K	100	56
#boyfriend	39.1M	308	2.2K	100	52
#couplegoals	70.4M	20.7K	747	100	35
#forever	59.7M	5.2K	1.4K	100	49
#adorable	74.1M	2.0K	756	100	39

Similar Hashtags to #hugs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hugs_for_trees	434.6K	16	2.8K	23	79
#hugsandkisses	716.9K	11	2.5K	26	60
#freehugs	516.0K	4	5.2K	16	74
#bonethugsnharmony	273.7K	19	6.1K	21	65
#warmhugs	98.1K	17	13.4K	15	61

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #hugs on Instagram

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

#hugs has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 31.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #hugs receives 1.2K likes and 26 comments.

Is #hugs a good hashtag to use?

#hugs 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 #hugs?

The best hashtags to use with #hugs include: #girlfriend, #boyfriend, #couplegoals, #forever, #adorable. 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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