#independent — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 638.9M total posts and 651.0K new posts daily, #independent is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 587 likes and 36 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #independent

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	587	100	42
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	522	100	29
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	710	100	36
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	665	100	36
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #independent

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	609	100	38
#motivation	454.0M	170.2K	995	100	48
#entrepreneur	135.9M	222.9K	2.0K	100	57
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.2K	100	38
#love	2.1B	6.9K	10.2K	100	73

Similar Hashtags to #independent

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#independentartist	7.2M	1.5K	3.3K	100	66
#independentwoman	2.2M	251	8.5K	100	70
#shopindependent	1.7M	109	813	100	53
#independentbusiness	1.1M	156	905	100	53
#independenttravelagent	289.1K	231	236	82	8

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #independent on Instagram

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

#independent has 638.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 651.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #independent receives 587 likes and 36 comments.

Is #independent a good hashtag to use?

#independent has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 42/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #independent?

The best hashtags to use with #independent include: #explore, #motivation, #entrepreneur, #reels, #love. 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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