#infosec — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 4.8M total posts and 3.0K new posts daily, #infosec is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #infosec

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cybersecurity	4.8M	3.0K	1.2K	100	37
#hacking	3.3M	501	3.0K	100	55
#kalilinux	651.9K	99	956	91	53
#pentesting	452.1K	109	1.3K	86	46
#ethicalhacker	621.3K	108	633	91	32

Related Hashtags to #infosec

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cyberattack	601.4K	173	2.4K	90	62
#linux	2.0M	264	2.3K	100	49
#informationsecurity	568.1K	124	2.4K	89	60
#security	8.1M	1.4K	3.0K	100	65
#malware	590.7K	83	2.3K	77	59

Similar Hashtags to #infosec

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#infosecurity	76.8K	28	1.7K	23	43
#infosecmemes	8.4K	2	834	2	12
#infosecjobs	6.0K	6	164	5	8
#infoseccommunity	3.0K	10	35	8	1
#infosectraining	1.9K	3	286	2	5

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #infosec on Instagram

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

#infosec has 4.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #infosec receives 1.2K likes and 21 comments.

Is #infosec a good hashtag to use?

#infosec has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #infosec?

The best hashtags to use with #infosec include: #cyberattack, #linux, #informationsecurity, #security, #malware. 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: 2026-06-23. Learn about our editorial process →

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