#messi — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 120.0M total posts and 35.8K new posts daily, #messi is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 980 likes and 12 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #messi

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#football	120.0M	35.8K	980	100	52
#ronaldo	21.9M	9.3K	2.9K	100	90
#cristianoronaldo	18.0M	2.8K	1.7K	100	84
#neymar	16.6M	3.6K	3.5K	100	87
#barcelona	75.4M	11.0K	2.4K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #messi

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#realmadrid	24.4M	8.9K	1.1K	100	62
#soccer	57.4M	10.8K	963	100	43
#futbol	40.9M	14.2K	1.8K	100	53
#championsleague	18.0M	4.3K	2.3K	100	77
#fifa	17.5M	2.4K	1.9K	100	63

Similar Hashtags to #messi

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#leomessi	5.7M	1.3K	2.8K	100	56
#lionelmessi	3.4M	88	5.7K	91	59
#messifans	1.1M	367	12.6K	100	59
#messi10	1.3M	177	8.6K	100	80
#messina	2.3M	234	7.7K	100	75

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #messi on Instagram

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

#messi has 120.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 35.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #messi receives 980 likes and 12 comments.

Is #messi a good hashtag to use?

#messi has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #messi?

The best hashtags to use with #messi include: #realmadrid, #soccer, #futbol, #championsleague, #fifa. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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