#mermay — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 15.4M total posts and 1.0K new posts daily, #mermay is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 54 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mermay

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#mermaid15.4M1.0K3.5K10068
#mermay202460.5K1837.8K7754
#art1.1B96.4K1.3K10053
#digitalart160.7M17.3K79410035
#illustration227.6M13.8K1.0K10056

Related Hashtags to #mermay

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#drawing307.0M17.8K1.5K10042
#mermaids2.7M1382.5K10063
#mermaidart543.5K674.4K6474
#artist352.7M42.4K1.1K10055
#drawmermay202415.2K422.1K3262

Similar Hashtags to #mermay

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#mermay2023106.1K15.2K467
#mermay202460.5K1837.8K7754
#mermaychallenge161.5K392.5K3366
#drawmermay202329.2K06.3K160
#drawmermay202415.2K422.1K3262

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mermay on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #mermay has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #mermay alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #mermay with #drawing, #mermaids, #mermaidart for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #mermay on Instagram?

#mermay has 15.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #mermay receives 3.5K likes and 54 comments.

Is #mermay a good hashtag to use?

#mermay has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 68/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mermay?

The best hashtags to use with #mermay include: #drawing, #mermaids, #mermaidart, #artist, #drawmermay2024. 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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