#mates — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 5.3M total posts and 536 new posts daily, #mates is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.1K likes and 45 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mates

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mate	5.3M	536	3.1K	100	58
#booktok	8.9M	8.1K	896	100	45
#books	78.8M	12.3K	721	100	47
#booksbooksbooks	12.5M	7.1K	708	100	50
#tbr	3.9M	1.5K	778	100	69

Related Hashtags to #mates

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	1.7K	100	58
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	611	100	40
#argentina	75.8M	13.1K	3.1K	100	64
#friends	464.4M	34.0K	811	100	40
#love	2.1B	432.0K	2.1K	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #mates

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#soulmates	5.4M	1.1K	6.5K	100	52
#intimates	1.4M	82	2.9K	87	90
#fatedmates	221.4K	304	613	81	54
#teammates	1.6M	141	1.7K	100	55
#classmates	2.2M	139	3.3K	100	60

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mates on Instagram

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

#mates has 5.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 536 new posts added daily. The average post using #mates receives 3.1K likes and 45 comments.

Is #mates a good hashtag to use?

#mates has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mates?

The best hashtags to use with #mates include: #fyp, #bookstagram, #argentina, #friends, #love. 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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