#meals — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 543.7M total posts and 30.9K new posts daily, #meals is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 662 likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #meals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	543.7M	30.9K	662	100	40
#foodie	269.3M	28.0K	894	100	47
#mealprep	16.5M	1.7K	874	100	62
#dinner	130.4M	5.2K	846	100	30
#healthyfood	126.0M	1.6K	2.1K	100	72

Related Hashtags to #meals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lunch	112.8M	5.4K	1.1K	100	42
#healthy	193.8M	10.0K	1.3K	100	67
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	1.6K	100	45
#cooking	69.7M	10.0K	863	100	44
#nutrition	68.1M	4.0K	1.4K	100	71

Similar Hashtags to #meals

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#healthymeals	4.0M	355	1.0K	100	62
#quickmeals	1.4M	637	3.7K	100	87
#easymeals	1.9M	614	1.7K	100	64
#familymeals	923.7K	224	789	98	75
#ketomeals	3.6M	6	5.5K	30	73

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #meals on Instagram

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

#meals has 543.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 30.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #meals receives 662 likes and 21 comments.

Is #meals a good hashtag to use?

#meals has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 40/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #meals?

The best hashtags to use with #meals include: #lunch, #healthy, #fitness, #cooking, #nutrition. 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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