#octopus — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #octopus is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #octopus

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.5K	100	37
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	1.1K	100	51
#seafood	27.1M	2.7K	1.0K	100	61
#sea	182.6M	6.9K	1.8K	100	57
#sealife	11.4M	1.4K	983	100	43

Related Hashtags to #octopus

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#crochet	61.5M	15.0K	990	100	63
#fish	46.6M	3.5K	1.3K	100	49
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	689	100	33
#octopusart	187.4K	30	4.5K	27	64
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Similar Hashtags to #octopus

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#octopusart	187.4K	30	4.5K	27	64
#octopustattoo	303.8K	47	3.1K	43	57
#octopus🐙	161.8K	43	5.7K	36	67
#doctoroctopus	166.8K	7	5.1K	10	66
#octopuses	55.2K	12	3.5K	11	61

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #octopus on Instagram

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

#octopus has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #octopus receives 1.5K likes and 30 comments.

Is #octopus a good hashtag to use?

#octopus has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #octopus?

The best hashtags to use with #octopus include: #crochet, #fish, #handmade, #octopusart, #artist. 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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