#mlkday — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.6M total posts and 110 new posts daily, #mlkday is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.6K likes and 106 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mlkday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mlk	2.6M	110	5.6K	100	63
#martinlutherkingjr	820.1K	33	4.2K	45	69
#martinlutherking	992.8K	67	4.2K	75	74
#ihaveadream	791.3K	92	4.1K	89	59
#equality	10.8M	194	2.2K	100	62

Related Hashtags to #mlkday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mlkjr	255.5K	1	2.6K	7	59
#civilrights	1.2M	179	2.0K	100	72
#inspiration	266.8M	33.0K	1.5K	100	52
#equalityforall	1.0M	425	3.7K	100	82
#mlkquotes	130.3K	28	3.3K	24	74

Similar Hashtags to #mlkday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mlkday2024	19.5K	0	4.9K	1	52
#mlkdayofservice	67.7K	34	1.8K	27	50
#happymlkday	82.4K	2	10.7K	4	80
#mlkday2023	26.2K	1	13.3K	2	69
#mlkday2021	35.6K	0	13.1K	1	86

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mlkday on Instagram

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

#mlkday has 2.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 110 new posts added daily. The average post using #mlkday receives 5.6K likes and 106 comments.

Is #mlkday a good hashtag to use?

#mlkday has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 63/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mlkday?

The best hashtags to use with #mlkday include: #mlkjr, #civilrights, #inspiration, #equalityforall, #mlkquotes. 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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