#nct — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 139.7M total posts and 11.6K new posts daily, #nct is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 926 likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nct

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kpop	139.7M	11.6K	926	100	40
#nctdream	10.1M	460	2.2K	100	52
#nct127	10.9M	414	1.6K	100	50
#bts	182.8M	12.9K	1.7K	100	55
#blackpink	38.8M	1.0K	2.2K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #nct

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#exo	44.3M	528	850	100	35
#twice	19.2M	7	2.7K	30	53
#nctzen	4.4M	121	1.5K	100	52
#redvelvet	17.2M	119	808	100	33
#wayv	5.0M	63	956	72	46

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Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#functionaltraining	7.3M	574	2.6K	100	54
#functionalfitness	4.2M	1.2K	931	100	48
#functionalmedicine	2.1M	1.2K	2.0K	100	100
#acupuncture	2.9M	569	2.9K	100	65
#barbersinctv	7.1M	146	745	100	36

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nct on Instagram

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

#nct has 139.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 11.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #nct receives 926 likes and 14 comments.

Is #nct a good hashtag to use?

#nct has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 40/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nct?

The best hashtags to use with #nct include: #exo, #twice, #nctzen, #redvelvet, #wayv. 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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