#instacats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 211.9M total posts and 8.3K new posts daily, #instacats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #instacats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.1K	100	56
#cats	164.6M	6.6K	1.1K	100	59
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	781	100	44
#catstagram	109.4M	75	1.3K	81	58
#catlife	51.2M	6.0K	1.5K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #instacats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catlover	83.5M	8.2K	633	100	32
#instacat	68.2M	4.3K	969	100	54
#catlovers	49.0M	6.2K	841	100	51
#catsofig	13.1M	935	1.6K	100	60
#lovecats	20.5M	46	1.2K	60	50

Similar Hashtags to #instacats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instacats_meow	338.8K	9	3.2K	15	60
#instacatsgram	565.9K	13	3.1K	24	57
#instacatsworld	264.2K	1	54.2K	7	75
#instacatsofficial	26.4K	2	1.9K	2	63
#instacatsdaily	25.7K	3	7.9K	3	94

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #instacats on Instagram

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

#instacats has 211.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #instacats receives 1.1K likes and 14 comments.

Is #instacats a good hashtag to use?

#instacats 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 #instacats?

The best hashtags to use with #instacats include: #catlover, #instacat, #catlovers, #catsofig, #lovecats. 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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