#mussels — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.1M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #mussels is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mussels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#seafood	27.1M	2.7K	1.0K	100	61
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#shrimp	9.7M	534	2.3K	100	59
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47

Related Hashtags to #mussels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#oysters	4.0M	261	1.1K	100	51
#lobster	6.1M	338	2.8K	100	46
#dinner	130.2M	5.0K	846	100	30
#foodstagram	130.7M	7.9K	531	100	26
#foodphotography	121.3M	7.3K	660	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #mussels

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#musselsandfries	19.8K	3	1.4K	3	60
#greenlippedmussels	9.2K	2	486	2	11
#musselsrecipe	10.2K	2	2.2K	2	67
#peimussels	14.6K	2	2.5K	2	35
#musselshells	7.9K	1	766	1	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mussels on Instagram

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

#mussels has 27.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #mussels receives 1.0K likes and 47 comments.

Is #mussels a good hashtag to use?

#mussels has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mussels?

The best hashtags to use with #mussels include: #oysters, #lobster, #dinner, #foodstagram, #foodphotography. 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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