#kawai — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 691.2M total posts and 23.6K new posts daily, #kawai is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 548 likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #kawai

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cute	691.2M	23.6K	548	100	29
#anime	205.7M	29.7K	634	100	26
#kawaii	60.2M	2.9K	966	100	46
#kawaiigirl	5.9M	221	1.0K	100	47
#art	1.1B	96.4K	638	100	34

Related Hashtags to #kawai

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#animegirl	26.6M	1.9K	1.3K	100	51
#otaku	36.8M	1.5K	597	100	34
#manga	72.5M	4.8K	828	100	41
#love	2.1B	360.0K	1.6K	100	55
#cosplay	70.9M	10.3K	818	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #kawai

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kawaii	60.2M	2.9K	966	100	46
#kawaiigirl	5.9M	221	1.0K	100	47
#kawaiiaesthetic	2.8M	319	2.0K	100	58
#kawaiiart	2.6M	481	1.7K	100	61
#kawaiifashion	1.8M	290	897	100	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #kawai on Instagram

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

#kawai has 691.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 23.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #kawai receives 548 likes and 8 comments.

Is #kawai a good hashtag to use?

#kawai has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 29/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #kawai?

The best hashtags to use with #kawai include: #animegirl, #otaku, #manga, #love, #cosplay. 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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