#milkyway — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.1M total posts and 706 new posts daily, #milkyway is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 78 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #milkyway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#astrophotography	6.1M	706	1.8K	100	69
#stars	23.1M	1.6K	2.6K	100	38
#nightsky	9.1M	421	1.5K	100	63
#nightphotography	25.1M	1.5K	894	100	49
#galaxy	13.9M	870	1.9K	100	61

Related Hashtags to #milkyway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#astronomy	6.4M	641	728	100	42
#space	24.6M	1.4K	1.3K	100	57
#universe	21.0M	3.5K	2.0K	100	64
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	988	100	34
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	1.3K	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #milkyway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#milkywaychasers	1.1M	135	1.9K	100	82
#milkywayphotography	405.9K	73	856	65	68
#milkywaygalaxy	581.2K	10	1.3K	22	79
#milkyway_nightscapes	220.1K	59	929	50	62
#milkywaymodernmontessori	179.6K	128	143	80	0

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #milkyway on Instagram

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

#milkyway has 6.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 706 new posts added daily. The average post using #milkyway receives 1.8K likes and 78 comments.

Is #milkyway a good hashtag to use?

#milkyway has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 69/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #milkyway?

The best hashtags to use with #milkyway include: #astronomy, #space, #universe, #photography, #nature. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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