#paddling — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.1M total posts and 366 new posts daily, #paddling is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #paddling

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kayaking	6.1M	366	1.5K	100	36
#kayak	6.4M	546	1.7K	100	56
#paddle	2.6M	181	10.2K	100	68
#adventure	160.8M	46.8K	568	100	40
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	826	100	42

Related Hashtags to #paddling

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#watersports	4.0M	681	2.4K	100	73
#sup	9.5M	1.0K	860	100	52
#outdoors	84.9M	9.0K	639	100	43
#kayaklife	574.7K	97	987	87	62
#canoe	2.0M	98	1.2K	99	52

Similar Hashtags to #paddling

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#standuppaddling	486.6K	19	1.1K	27	56
#paddlingmixtape	63.2K	3	961	4	44
#paddlingpool	183.2K	1	4.5K	5	71
#paddlinglife	34.8K	4	1.0K	4	65
#gopaddling	10.3K	5	1.6K	4	82

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #paddling on Instagram

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

#paddling has 6.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 366 new posts added daily. The average post using #paddling receives 1.5K likes and 18 comments.

Is #paddling a good hashtag to use?

#paddling has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 36/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #paddling?

The best hashtags to use with #paddling include: #watersports, #sup, #outdoors, #kayaklife, #canoe. 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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