#nba — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 47.7M total posts and 10.5K new posts daily, #nba is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nba

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#basketball	47.7M	10.5K	1.6K	100	59
#sports	67.1M	15.0K	851	100	52
#nfl	25.7M	3.0K	1.8K	100	49
#football	120.0M	35.8K	927	100	43
#mlb	15.8M	4.8K	2.6K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #nba

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ballislife	10.0M	1.5K	577	100	48
#sport	134.9M	15.5K	1.3K	100	60
#baseball	26.8M	5.2K	2.8K	100	63
#lebronjames	6.5M	792	3.6K	100	75
#soccer	57.4M	10.8K	963	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #nba

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dragonball	17.3M	2.3K	1.4K	100	50
#newbornbaby	7.1M	1.3K	1.1K	100	49
#dragonballz	12.6M	1.6K	776	100	44
#dragonballsuper	8.1M	644	572	100	36
#pekanbaru	10.9M	799	1.3K	100	50

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nba on Instagram

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

#nba has 47.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #nba receives 1.6K likes and 34 comments.

Is #nba a good hashtag to use?

#nba has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nba?

The best hashtags to use with #nba include: #ballislife, #sport, #baseball, #lebronjames, #soccer. 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: 2026-06-11. Learn about our editorial process →

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