#instagay — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 91.6M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #instagay is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.4K likes and 28 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #instagay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	3.4K	100	58
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	998	100	53
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	629	100	27
#gayguy	11.6M	883	1.3K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #instagay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54
#lgbt	47.6M	2.6K	1.5K	100	47
#gaylife	9.7M	76	844	82	43
#love	2.1B	720.0K	1.3K	100	28
#pride	40.5M	2.6K	1.6K	100	57

Similar Hashtags to #instagay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagays	1.0M	30	1.7K	48	63
#instagayboy	504.4K	30	1.2K	35	56
#instagayman	172.6K	6	1.8K	9	63
#instagayguy	224.6K	29	708	27	47
#instagaybrasil	181.8K	10	11.0K	12	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #instagay on Instagram

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

#instagay has 91.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #instagay receives 3.4K likes and 28 comments.

Is #instagay a good hashtag to use?

#instagay has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #instagay?

The best hashtags to use with #instagay include: #gaypride, #lgbt, #gaylife, #love, #pride. 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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