#lions — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 13.2M total posts and 1.1K new posts daily, #lions is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.8K likes and 35 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #lions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lion	13.2M	1.1K	2.8K	100	59
#wildlife	62.3M	8.4K	1.5K	100	68
#lionking	4.5M	522	941	100	42
#wildlifephotography	36.5M	8.9K	1.3K	100	71
#lioness	1.7M	137	8.8K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #lions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#safari	14.1M	2.2K	1.2K	100	42
#africa	45.9M	4.1K	1.9K	100	57
#animals	105.7M	6.5K	631	100	39
#bigcats	2.0M	401	1.5K	100	61
#lionsofinstagram	364.1K	152	1.2K	84	44

Similar Hashtags to #lions

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#millions	1.0M	197	1.0K	100	67
#lionsofinstagram	364.1K	152	1.2K	84	44
#dandelions	741.3K	162	2.9K	94	65
#lionsmane	350.2K	120	4.2K	84	70
#detroitlions	621.2K	135	4.0K	91	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #lions on Instagram

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

#lions has 13.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #lions receives 2.8K likes and 35 comments.

Is #lions a good hashtag to use?

#lions 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 #lions?

The best hashtags to use with #lions include: #safari, #africa, #animals, #bigcats, #lionsofinstagram. 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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