#kittens — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 164.6M total posts and 6.6K new posts daily, #kittens is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 43 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #kittens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cats	164.6M	6.6K	1.1K	100	59
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.1K	100	56
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	781	100	44
#kitten	66.9M	1.5K	979	100	52
#catlover	83.5M	8.2K	712	100	36

Related Hashtags to #kittens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catstagram	109.4M	75	769	81	39
#kitty	70.1M	1.2K	1.2K	100	70
#catlife	51.2M	6.0K	764	100	30
#catlovers	49.0M	6.2K	841	100	51
#instacat	68.2M	4.2K	1.1K	100	57

Similar Hashtags to #kittens

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kittensofinstagram	23.1M	2.9K	1.0K	100	41
#lovekittens	5.9M	34	7.4K	51	66
#kittens_of_world	2.0M	20	1.9K	40	58
#cutekittens	1.3M	93	3.4K	95	61
#kittens_of_instagram	1.3M	42	1.8K	57	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #kittens on Instagram

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

#kittens has 164.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #kittens receives 1.1K likes and 43 comments.

Is #kittens a good hashtag to use?

#kittens has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #kittens?

The best hashtags to use with #kittens include: #catstagram, #kitty, #catlife, #catlovers, #instacat. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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