#nhl — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 16.1M total posts and 2.6K new posts daily, #nhl is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 35 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nhl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hockey	16.1M	2.6K	2.1K	100	57
#nba	35.1M	6.3K	2.0K	100	66
#nfl	25.7M	3.0K	1.8K	100	49
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52
#mlb	15.8M	4.8K	2.6K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #nhl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#football	120.0M	35.8K	1.9K	100	59
#hockeylife	2.8M	532	2.0K	100	66
#basketball	47.7M	10.5K	5.7K	100	58
#icehockey	3.4M	521	4.1K	100	72
#baseball	27.0M	5.6K	1.6K	100	70

Similar Hashtags to #nhl

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nhlhockey	651.6K	183	2.0K	91	71
#nhlplayoffs	691.2K	318	2.6K	92	73
#thanhly	1.0M	49	1.6K	62	57
#nhlmemes	335.6K	59	12.5K	53	69
#thanhlyquanao	488.1K	4	2.5K	15	100

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nhl on Instagram

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

#nhl has 16.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #nhl receives 2.1K likes and 35 comments.

Is #nhl a good hashtag to use?

#nhl has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nhl?

The best hashtags to use with #nhl include: #football, #hockeylife, #basketball, #icehockey, #baseball. 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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