#onthisday — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 53.9M total posts and 7.3K new posts daily, #onthisday is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #onthisday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#history	53.9M	7.3K	2.1K	100	57
#otd	2.5M	505	4.4K	100	54
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	636	100	26
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.1K	100	45

Related Hashtags to #onthisday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#onthisdayinhistory	246.2K	59	2.4K	51	56
#foryou	336.2M	332.0K	2.0K	100	56
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.6K	100	59
#rocknroll	20.6M	2.1K	600	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #onthisday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#onthisdayinhistory	246.2K	59	2.4K	51	56
#bornonthisday	247.9K	32	2.3K	30	58
#onthisdayinmusic	60.7K	16	2.4K	14	58
#releasedonthisday	28.4K	12	750	10	42
#onthisdayinmusichistory	16.2K	12	851	10	29

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #onthisday on Instagram

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

#onthisday has 53.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 7.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #onthisday receives 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Is #onthisday a good hashtag to use?

#onthisday 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 #onthisday?

The best hashtags to use with #onthisday include: #onthisdayinhistory, #foryou, #rock, #trending, #rocknroll. 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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