#instashorts — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.6B total posts and 606.9K new posts daily, #instashorts is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 561 likes and 57 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #instashorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	561	100	31
#viral	1.0B	982.4K	666	100	39
#trending	877.0M	731.5K	722	100	49
#shorts	78.6M	86.3K	688	100	49
#instareels	106.7M	52.9K	613	100	51

Related Hashtags to #instashorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	808.7K	2.0K	100	49
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.0K	100	45
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	591	100	36
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	1.5K	100	62
#instadaily	755.0M	144.1K	679	100	32

Similar Hashtags to #instashorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instashortsvideo❤️	105.4K	195	26	78	2
#instashortsvideo	12.2K	19	11	15	1
#instashortstory	4.9K	3	51	2	4
#instashortsvideo💯❣️❣️	4.7K	7	37	5	1
#instashortsreels	2.6K	2	506	2	1

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #instashorts on Instagram

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

#instashorts has 1.6B total posts on Instagram with approximately 606.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #instashorts receives 561 likes and 57 comments.

Is #instashorts a good hashtag to use?

#instashorts has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 31/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #instashorts?

The best hashtags to use with #instashorts include: #reels, #instagood, #trendingreels, #viralreels, #instadaily. 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: 2026-07-17. Learn about our editorial process →

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