#lgbtq — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 47.6M total posts and 2.6K new posts daily, #lgbtq is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #lgbtq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lgbt	47.6M	2.6K	1.5K	100	47
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	2.4K	100	61
#pride	40.5M	2.6K	1.6K	100	57
#queer	17.0M	1.6K	1.6K	100	57
#loveislove	77.1M	7.0K	622	100	33

Related Hashtags to #lgbtq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	360.0K	687	100	38
#trans	12.9M	1.3K	2.0K	100	68
#instagay	46.7M	1.2K	926	100	66
#gaypride	14.5M	5	1.0K	29	54
#lgbtqia	6.1M	1.8K	1.8K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #lgbtq

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lgbtqia	6.1M	1.8K	1.8K	100	56
#lgbtq🌈	8.1M	258	7.1K	100	100
#lgbtqcommunity	599.7K	230	1.7K	90	64
#lgbtqpride	932.0K	157	1.2K	98	65
#lgbtqiaplus	525.2K	155	3.2K	88	81

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #lgbtq on Instagram

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

#lgbtq has 47.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #lgbtq receives 1.5K likes and 26 comments.

Is #lgbtq a good hashtag to use?

#lgbtq has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #lgbtq?

The best hashtags to use with #lgbtq include: #love, #trans, #instagay, #gaypride, #lgbtqia. 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: 2026-06-09. Learn about our editorial process →

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