#icing — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 140.8M total posts and 15.3K new posts daily, #icing is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 97 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #icing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cake	140.8M	15.3K	1.1K	100	60
#baking	44.6M	4.3K	974	100	65
#cookies	40.3M	3.9K	911	100	45
#buttercream	12.8M	1.5K	1.1K	100	43
#cakedecorating	33.6M	6.7K	1.2K	100	49

Related Hashtags to #icing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cupcakes	38.1M	2.7K	988	100	47
#dessert	83.7M	5.5K	550	100	46
#birthday	173.0M	22.9K	466	100	41
#birthdaycake	43.8M	8.0K	703	100	36
#homemade	126.2M	6.6K	941	100	63

Similar Hashtags to #icing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#royalicing	3.9M	511	669	100	61
#royalicingcookies	3.0M	446	591	100	40
#juicing	2.6M	128	2.6K	100	68
#icingcookies	1.3M	103	850	100	42
#organicingredients	480.0K	55	9.3K	53	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #icing on Instagram

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

#icing has 140.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 15.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #icing receives 1.1K likes and 97 comments.

Is #icing a good hashtag to use?

#icing has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 60/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #icing?

The best hashtags to use with #icing include: #cupcakes, #dessert, #birthday, #birthdaycake, #homemade. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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