#instastories — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #instastories

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#instagram1.6B606.9K56110031
#instagood2.0B377.0K1.9K10052
#instastory4.6M3062.8K10048
#love2.1B216.0K1.0K10036
#photography1.1B94.8K90010028

Related Hashtags to #instastories

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#reels1.1B844.6K2.0K10049
#instapic208.2M9.0K76010040
#instadaily755.0M144.1K2.7K10049
#trending877.0M731.5K3.6K10058
#explorepage638.9M651.0K78010045

Similar Hashtags to #instastories

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#instastoriesideas14.7K11.4K160
#creativeinstastories4.3K02.5K065
#trendyinstastories3.5K06.4K054
#instastories📓12.4K31.6K363
#instastoriestips7250352025

Hashtag Cloud

#stories#music#instagramtips#instalike#explore#storyinstagram#instastoryideas#viral#instagramhacks#instagramstory#instareels#travel#reelsinstagram#instagramstories#art#trendingreels#bhfyp#fun#aesthetic#festival#college#dance#fest#event#collegefest#cultural#instagramstorytemplates#universityevents#dj#lifestyle#viralreels#socialmediagrowth#instagramstorys#collegelife#events#story#technical#instafest#socialmediapost#collegefestival#instagramstorytemplate#instagramstoryhighlights#instagramstorycovers#instagramstorydrawings#insta#culturalfest#instagramstorydesign#eventoftheyear#party#blogger#fyp#instablog#dailylife#fashion#mylife#annualfest#gibraltar#gibblogger#visitgibraltar#britishoverseasterritory#mygibraltar#lovegibraltar#rockofgibraltar#mediterranean#llanito#bloggerlife#instagramreels#british#betweenthecontinents#storyideas#k#storytelling#viralvideos#instamood#instalove#instastyle#follow#straitsofgibraltar#technocultural#gbz#holidays#motivation#viralpost#like#instafashion#india#followforfollowback#storiesinstagram#inspiration#explorepage✨

How to Use #instastories on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #instastories has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #instastories alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #instastories with #reels, #instapic, #instadaily for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #instastories on Instagram?

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

Is #instastories a good hashtag to use?

#instastories 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 #instastories?

The best hashtags to use with #instastories include: #reels, #instapic, #instadaily, #trending, #explorepage. 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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