#patches — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.8M total posts and 234 new posts daily, #patches is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #patches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#patch	2.8M	234	1.8K	100	43
#embroidery	32.1M	6.1K	854	100	49
#custompatches	261.0K	134	994	82	37
#patchwork	5.4M	736	832	100	51
#patchgame	557.3K	14	1.3K	25	51

Related Hashtags to #patches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	751	100	36
#custompatch	140.1K	37	858	31	37
#patchescustom	126.2K	20	1.6K	18	61
#custom	50.2M	6.9K	816	100	43
#pvcpatches	85.9K	46	1.3K	37	64

Similar Hashtags to #patches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#custompatches	261.0K	134	994	82	37
#pvcpatches	85.9K	46	1.3K	37	64
#chenillepatches	80.6K	17	462	15	33
#patchescustom	126.2K	20	1.6K	18	61
#embroideredpatches	91.4K	44	1.7K	35	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #patches on Instagram

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

#patches has 2.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 234 new posts added daily. The average post using #patches receives 1.8K likes and 30 comments.

Is #patches a good hashtag to use?

#patches 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 #patches?

The best hashtags to use with #patches include: #fashion, #custompatch, #patchescustom, #custom, #pvcpatches. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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