#mermaids — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 15.4M total posts and 1.0K new posts daily, #mermaids is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.6K likes and 49 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mermaids

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mermaid	15.4M	1.0K	3.6K	100	67
#mermaidlife	1.7M	64	1.5K	73	54
#mermaidtail	699.4K	64	896	66	36
#mermaidart	545.0K	71	4.4K	67	74
#art	1.1B	97.2K	878	100	57

Related Hashtags to #mermaids

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mermay	1.6M	173	902	100	45
#ocean	90.0M	4.8K	559	100	30
#siren	1.3M	206	1.3K	100	38
#mermaidhair	3.1M	88	1.4K	91	67
#mermaidsarereal	336.5K	9	6.6K	15	59

Similar Hashtags to #mermaids

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mermaidsofinstagram	232.7K	23	1.0K	23	46
#mermaidsarereal	336.5K	9	6.6K	15	59
#mermaidstyle	207.5K	27	1.8K	26	63
#mermaidsoul	133.7K	4	1.2K	6	41
#mermaidscales	83.1K	1	2.4K	3	62

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mermaids on Instagram

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

#mermaids has 15.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #mermaids receives 3.6K likes and 49 comments.

Is #mermaids a good hashtag to use?

#mermaids has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 67/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mermaids?

The best hashtags to use with #mermaids include: #mermay, #ocean, #siren, #mermaidhair, #mermaidsarereal. 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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