#lakers — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 35.1M total posts and 6.3K new posts daily, #lakers is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #lakers

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nba	35.1M	6.3K	2.1K	100	70
#basketball	47.7M	10.5K	2.0K	100	91
#lebronjames	6.5M	792	4.0K	100	63
#lebron	5.5M	634	3.7K	100	73
#kobebryant	4.4M	357	2.0K	100	84

Related Hashtags to #lakers

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kobe	11.0M	887	781	100	36
#ballislife	10.1M	1.5K	3.1K	100	62
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52
#nbaplayoffs	3.4M	1.7K	1.8K	100	68
#nbabasketball	2.8M	435	3.6K	100	75

Similar Hashtags to #lakers

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#losangeleslakers	1.1M	92	1.4K	94	41
#lakersnation	1.2M	78	3.1K	84	61
#lalakers	922.7K	43	4.0K	55	67
#lakers4life	287.2K	3	1.4K	10	56
#lakersbasketball	104.1K	18	2.3K	16	62

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #lakers on Instagram

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

#lakers has 35.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #lakers receives 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Is #lakers a good hashtag to use?

#lakers has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 70/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #lakers?

The best hashtags to use with #lakers include: #kobe, #ballislife, #sports, #nbaplayoffs, #nbabasketball. 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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