#pesto — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 37.7M total posts and 3.3K new posts daily, #pesto is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 802 likes and 148 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pesto

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pasta	37.7M	3.3K	802	100	54
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	790	100	44
#italianfood	24.4M	2.6K	952	100	64

Related Hashtags to #pesto

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instafood	248.5M	9.7K	516	100	25
#foodphotography	121.3M	7.3K	660	100	47
#foodstagram	130.5M	7.9K	531	100	26
#homemade	126.0M	6.0K	577	100	38
#foodblogger	92.8M	6.1K	603	100	69

Similar Hashtags to #pesto

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#vapestore	3.0M	60	636	70	43
#auvergnerhonealpestourisme	239.5K	32	622	30	39
#pestopasta	338.7K	35	1.9K	35	75
#rhonealpestourisme	141.6K	11	2.4K	12	71
#pestogenovese	101.0K	10	2.2K	10	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pesto on Instagram

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

#pesto has 37.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #pesto receives 802 likes and 148 comments.

Is #pesto a good hashtag to use?

#pesto has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pesto?

The best hashtags to use with #pesto include: #instafood, #foodphotography, #foodstagram, #homemade, #foodblogger. 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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