#meal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 543.7M total posts and 30.9K new posts daily, #meal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 10 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #meal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	543.7M	30.9K	1.3K	100	54
#foodie	269.3M	28.0K	786	100	41
#dinner	130.2M	5.0K	846	100	30
#lunch	112.6M	5.0K	1.1K	100	42
#healthyfood	126.0M	1.6K	768	100	49

Related Hashtags to #meal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mealprep	16.5M	1.7K	1.9K	100	63
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	805	100	46
#cooking	69.7M	10.0K	863	100	44
#yummy	208.0M	7.6K	669	100	35
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #meal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mealprep	16.5M	1.7K	1.9K	100	63
#healthymeals	4.0M	355	1.0K	100	62
#mealplan	3.5M	262	1.1K	100	68
#quickmeals	1.4M	637	3.7K	100	87
#easymeals	1.9M	565	1.7K	100	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #meal on Instagram

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

#meal has 543.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 30.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #meal receives 1.3K likes and 10 comments.

Is #meal a good hashtag to use?

#meal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #meal?

The best hashtags to use with #meal include: #mealprep, #delicious, #cooking, #yummy, #foodporn. 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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