#merchantnavy — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.7M total posts and 835 new posts daily, #merchantnavy is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 6.9K likes and 91 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #merchantnavy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ship	11.7M	835	6.9K	100	61
#sealife	11.5M	1.5K	983	100	43
#sea	182.9M	8.7K	832	100	34
#lifeatsea	1.1M	272	1.1K	100	55
#sailor	3.7M	358	12.2K	100	100

Related Hashtags to #merchantnavy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#seafarer	848.4K	269	1.2K	96	55
#shiplife	1.4M	276	1.2K	100	52
#shipping	7.0M	871	807	100	39
#maritime	1.7M	347	923	100	48
#seaman	1.1M	364	1.7K	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #merchantnavy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#merchantnavygallery	111.9K	27	1.2K	23	56
#merchantnavylife	80.0K	32	4.0K	26	71
#merchantnavyofficer	28.3K	9	7.0K	8	73
#merchantnavy_world	15.0K	10	1.2K	8	47
#merchantnavyworld	7.1K	3	554	3	13

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #merchantnavy on Instagram

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

#merchantnavy has 11.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 835 new posts added daily. The average post using #merchantnavy receives 6.9K likes and 91 comments.

Is #merchantnavy a good hashtag to use?

#merchantnavy has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #merchantnavy?

The best hashtags to use with #merchantnavy include: #seafarer, #shiplife, #shipping, #maritime, #seaman. 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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