#paws — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 307.1M total posts and 19.0K new posts daily, #paws is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 730 likes and 31 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #paws

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cat	307.1M	19.0K	730	100	31
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	675	100	38
#catsofinstagram	211.9M	8.3K	1.4K	100	40
#cats	164.9M	7.5K	1.2K	100	49

Related Hashtags to #paws

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32
#love	2.1B	308.6K	706	100	28
#catlover	83.8M	8.7K	712	100	36
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #paws

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pawsome	3.7M	419	1.2K	100	49
#santapaws	731.0K	188	1.1K	93	64
#pawsup	1.2M	28	2.0K	46	66
#pawsitivevibes	333.2K	137	3.9K	83	61
#catpaws	676.3K	2	1.1K	19	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #paws on Instagram

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

#paws has 307.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 19.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #paws receives 730 likes and 31 comments.

Is #paws a good hashtag to use?

#paws 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 #paws?

The best hashtags to use with #paws include: #dogs, #cute, #love, #catlover, #puppy. 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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