#lightning — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 13.2M total posts and 391 new posts daily, #lightning is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #lightning

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#storm	13.2M	391	1.5K	100	62
#thunderstorm	2.7M	175	1.0K	100	70
#thunder	4.2M	445	3.5K	100	67
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	474	100	26
#weather	39.0M	3.0K	1.4K	100	75

Related Hashtags to #lightning

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#photography	1.1B	94.8K	384	100	34
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	696	100	46
#rain	53.2M	12.0K	1.5K	100	61
#cars	106.7M	24.8K	805	100	30
#clouds	130.1M	19	1.8K	39	52

Similar Hashtags to #lightning

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lightningmcqueen	524.9K	128	2.8K	88	57
#lightningstrike	227.5K	48	1.3K	42	62
#johnnylightning	385.8K	3	916	12	46
#lightningbolt	280.4K	7	2.3K	12	63
#ridethelightning	233.6K	18	1.9K	19	52

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #lightning on Instagram

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

#lightning has 13.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 391 new posts added daily. The average post using #lightning receives 1.5K likes and 46 comments.

Is #lightning a good hashtag to use?

#lightning has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 62/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #lightning?

The best hashtags to use with #lightning include: #photography, #fyp, #rain, #cars, #clouds. 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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