#pets — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 142.7M total posts and 12.2K new posts daily, #pets is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 31 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pets

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pet	142.7M	12.2K	1.0K	100	52
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#petsofinstagram	62.4M	2.6K	1.8K	100	49
#cute	690.4M	22.1K	658	100	32

Related Hashtags to #pets

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cats	164.6M	6.6K	1.1K	100	59
#animals	105.7M	6.5K	631	100	39
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	1.1K	100	65
#love	2.1B	308.6K	2.4K	100	36
#petstagram	78.4M	3.9K	895	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #pets

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#petsofinstagram	62.4M	2.6K	1.8K	100	49
#petstagram	78.4M	3.9K	895	100	41
#petshop	13.9M	2.3K	2.9K	100	49
#petsagram	21.6M	554	1.1K	100	37
#cutepets	5.1M	731	579	100	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pets on Instagram

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

#pets has 142.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 12.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #pets receives 1.0K likes and 31 comments.

Is #pets a good hashtag to use?

#pets has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pets?

The best hashtags to use with #pets include: #cats, #animals, #dogsofinstagram, #love, #petstagram. 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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