#journal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 9.5M total posts and 2.0K new posts daily, #journal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 879 likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #journal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#journaling	9.5M	2.0K	879	100	41
#journalinspiration	1.8M	370	833	100	53
#bulletjournal	10.9M	398	843	100	40
#scrapbooking	9.1M	1.5K	846	100	42
#art	1.1B	96.4K	931	100	30

Related Hashtags to #journal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#stationery	10.9M	1.3K	1.2K	100	41
#planner	11.8M	827	1.3K	100	57
#bujo	8.1M	170	569	100	33
#artjournal	5.9M	641	932	100	60
#junkjournal	2.1M	765	978	100	60

Similar Hashtags to #journal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#journaling	9.5M	2.0K	879	100	41
#artjournal	5.9M	641	932	100	60
#bulletjournal	10.9M	398	843	100	40
#journalinspiration	1.8M	370	833	100	53
#photojournalism	6.2M	387	1.8K	100	45

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #journal on Instagram

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

#journal has 9.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #journal receives 879 likes and 21 comments.

Is #journal a good hashtag to use?

#journal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #journal?

The best hashtags to use with #journal include: #stationery, #planner, #bujo, #artjournal, #junkjournal. 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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