#music — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 240.0K new posts daily, #music is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 940 likes and 657 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #music

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	240.0K	940	100	45
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	4.8K	100	53
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	846	100	36
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.1K	100	71
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	938	100	45

Related Hashtags to #music

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	610	100	45
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	2.6K	100	56
#follow	764.4M	97.4K	863	100	27
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	2.2K	100	41
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	742	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #music

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#livemusic	52.9M	23.3K	1.3K	100	56
#newmusic	48.3M	16.1K	1.0K	100	51
#musician	50.6M	4.9K	1.1K	100	51
#musica	71.4M	12.7K	1.5K	100	58
#musicvideo	28.3M	5.2K	3.6K	100	42

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #music on Instagram

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

#music has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 240.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #music receives 940 likes and 657 comments.

Is #music a good hashtag to use?

#music has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #music?

The best hashtags to use with #music include: #trending, #explore, #follow, #explorepage, #fashion. 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: 2026-09-11. Learn about our editorial process →

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