#nowplaying — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 7.5M total posts and 924 new posts daily, #nowplaying is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 635 likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nowplaying

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nowspinning	7.5M	924	635	100	43
#vinylcollection	15.4M	2.1K	701	100	45
#vinyl	38.1M	3.4K	3.1K	100	51
#vinylcommunity	9.2M	1.6K	638	100	46
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #nowplaying

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#recordcollection	7.9M	973	646	100	43
#vinylcollector	8.6M	1.0K	669	100	42
#vinyljunkie	8.4M	666	596	100	34
#vinyladdict	7.2M	633	673	100	41
#vinylrecords	7.9M	1.4K	621	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #nowplaying

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nowplaying🎧	226.6K	54	1.9K	46	59
#instanowplaying	66.4K	3	1.7K	4	62
#nowplaying▶	37.2K	6	1.3K	6	64
#nowplayingonvinyl	21.2K	1	527	1	19
#nowplaying▶️	8.6K	4	2.7K	3	77

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nowplaying on Instagram

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

#nowplaying has 7.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 924 new posts added daily. The average post using #nowplaying receives 635 likes and 29 comments.

Is #nowplaying a good hashtag to use?

#nowplaying has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 43/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nowplaying?

The best hashtags to use with #nowplaying include: #recordcollection, #vinylcollector, #vinyljunkie, #vinyladdict, #vinylrecords. 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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