#pet — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #pet

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	841	100	42
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	781	100	44
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #pet

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	308.6K	3.8K	100	41
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	804	100	33
#petstagram	78.4M	6.9K	801	100	46
#petsofinstagram	62.4M	2.6K	1.8K	100	49
#doglover	110.7M	12.4K	846	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #pet

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	841	100	42
#petsofinstagram	62.4M	2.6K	1.8K	100	49
#petstagram	78.4M	6.9K	801	100	46
#petlovers	25.4M	6.1K	623	100	44
#competition	20.8M	2.6K	818	100	78

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pet on Instagram

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

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

Is #pet a good hashtag to use?

#pet 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 #pet?

The best hashtags to use with #pet include: #love, #dogsofinstagram, #petstagram, #petsofinstagram, #doglover. 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: 2026-06-22. Learn about our editorial process →

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