#paw — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 391.9M total posts and 5.2K new posts daily, #paw is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 550 likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #paw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#cat	307.1M	19.0K	730	100	31
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	858	100	40
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.4K	100	40
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32

Related Hashtags to #paw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pet	142.7M	12.2K	1.0K	100	52
#catlover	83.8M	8.7K	712	100	36
#doglover	111.0M	13.0K	846	100	49
#paws	7.6M	74	21.7K	81	62
#love	2.1B	216.0K	576	100	27

Similar Hashtags to #paw

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pawankalyan	5.7M	1.7K	2.5K	100	51
#pawsome	3.7M	419	1.2K	100	49
#paws	7.6M	74	21.7K	81	62
#pawansingh	4.2M	2.0K	1.5K	100	55
#pawpatrol	3.1M	350	571	100	32

Hashtag Cloud

#puppy #cats #dogs #catlife #meow #kitten #doglife #catlovers #catstagram #dogoftheday #pets #pawsome #petlovers #doglovers #puppylove #kitty #dogstagram #instacat #instadog #instagram #catoftheday #animal #cutecat #petstagram #petsofinstagram #instagood #animals #catlove #fluffy #reels #dogmom #fyp #viral #kedi #doggo #pawpatrol #cats_of_instagram #cutecats #animallovers #cats_of_world #puppiesofinstagram #puppies #happy #doglove #catphoto #britishshorthair #adoptdontshop #happydog #photography #trending #dogphotography #kittens #adorable #funny #photooftheday #art #catloversclub #fur #cutedogs #köpek #kittensofinstagram #cutedog #furryfriends #satınalmasahiplen #explore #furbaby #petlover #gato #goldenretriever #ilovemydog #neko #katze #hundeliebe #woof #patiarkadas #furry #reelsinstagram #pup #beautiful #film #doggy #nature #dogslife #pawpaw #whiskers #purrfect #instadaily #hund #dogsofinsta #catsofig

How to Use #paw on Instagram

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

#paw has 391.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #paw receives 550 likes and 27 comments.

Is #paw a good hashtag to use?

#paw has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 31/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #paw?

The best hashtags to use with #paw include: #pet, #catlover, #doglover, #paws, #love. 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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