#joy — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 270.0K new posts daily, #joy is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 984 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #joy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	270.0K	984	100	33
#happiness	190.0M	13.9K	1.0K	100	36
#peace	124.7M	16.4K	920	100	43
#happy	732.7M	27.7K	3.6K	100	34
#life	477.8M	47.2K	691	100	33

Related Hashtags to #joy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fun	457.3M	1.3K	641	100	45
#faith	56.1M	12.6K	1.8K	100	47
#hope	48.7M	4.7K	862	100	55
#family	467.6M	29.3K	1.1K	100	58
#jesus	80.3M	30.3K	1.6K	100	58

Similar Hashtags to #joy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#enjoy	79.6M	10.5K	762	100	49
#enjoylife	33.3M	5.2K	1.2K	100	61
#joyeria	8.7M	1.9K	1.5K	100	61
#joyas	9.0M	1.7K	1.2K	100	51
#joyfulmoments	641.9K	542	1.2K	91	51

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #joy on Instagram

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

#joy has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 270.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #joy receives 984 likes and 18 comments.

Is #joy a good hashtag to use?

#joy has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 33/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #joy?

The best hashtags to use with #joy include: #fun, #faith, #hope, #family, #jesus. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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