#likes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.6B total posts and 606.9K new posts daily, #likes is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 52 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #likes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.8K	100	41
#love	2.1B	308.6K	3.9K	100	63
#follow	764.4M	97.4K	1.7K	100	53
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.4K	100	35
#like	445.4M	128.9K	1.3K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #likes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#likeforlikes	397.3M	8.2K	628	100	48
#followforfollowback	357.1M	68.0K	2.4K	100	51
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	437	100	29
#instadaily	759.6M	149.4K	2.0K	100	71
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	18.6K	100	40

Similar Hashtags to #likes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#likeforlikes	397.3M	8.2K	628	100	48
#likesforlike	149.7M	4.2K	927	100	35
#likesforlikes	77.8M	5.5K	1.3K	100	64
#instalikes	23.9M	559	1.0K	100	53
#100likes	17.6M	386	829	100	42

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #likes on Instagram

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

#likes has 1.6B total posts on Instagram with approximately 606.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #likes receives 1.8K likes and 52 comments.

Is #likes a good hashtag to use?

#likes has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #likes?

The best hashtags to use with #likes include: #likeforlikes, #followforfollowback, #photography, #instadaily, #photooftheday. 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: 2026-06-17. Learn about our editorial process →

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