#ilovecats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 211.9M total posts and 8.3K new posts daily, #ilovecats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #ilovecats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.7K	100	52
#cat	307.1M	19.0K	730	100	31
#cats	164.9M	7.5K	1.1K	100	50
#catlover	84.0M	9.3K	712	100	36
#catstagram	109.4M	587	769	100	39

Related Hashtags to #ilovecats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catlife	51.4M	6.3K	764	100	30
#instacat	68.3M	321	1.3K	100	54
#catlovers	49.3M	6.4K	741	100	32
#cutecat	22.1M	2.1K	867	100	46
#ilovemycat	22.3M	2.5K	1.8K	100	100

Similar Hashtags to #ilovecats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ilovecatssomuch	118.4K	9	12.6K	10	62
#ilovecats🐱	160.5K	5	4.2K	8	66
#ilovecatssclub	4.6K	2	8	2	1
#ilovecats😻	25.6K	0	2.9K	1	69
#ilovecatsmorethanpeople	26.6K	1	1.5K	2	76

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How to Use #ilovecats on Instagram

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

#ilovecats has 211.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #ilovecats receives 1.7K likes and 21 comments.

Is #ilovecats a good hashtag to use?

#ilovecats has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #ilovecats?

The best hashtags to use with #ilovecats include: #catlife, #instacat, #catlovers, #cutecat, #ilovemycat. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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