#instagays — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 46.7M total posts and 1.6K new posts daily, #instagays is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 760 likes and 28 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #instagays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagay	46.7M	1.6K	760	100	46
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	1.4K	100	37
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	915	100	44
#gayguy	11.6M	883	1.3K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #instagays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaylife	9.7M	76	844	82	43
#gaystagram	7.6M	702	1.0K	100	45
#gays	4.4M	265	2.6K	100	57
#lgbt	47.6M	2.6K	1.5K	100	47
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54

Similar Hashtags to #instagays

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagayselfie	16.8K	1	998	1	10
#instagaysp	25.7K	1	763	2	47
#instagayshoutout	3.3K	0	516	0	23
#instagaysex	869	1	1.2K	1	17
#instagayselfies	729	0	266	0	3

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #instagays on Instagram

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

#instagays has 46.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #instagays receives 760 likes and 28 comments.

Is #instagays a good hashtag to use?

#instagays has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #instagays?

The best hashtags to use with #instagays include: #gaylife, #gaystagram, #gays, #lgbt, #gaypride. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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