#phd — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.6M total posts and 369 new posts daily, #phd is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.4K likes and 57 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #phd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#phdlife	1.6M	369	2.4K	100	72
#phdstudent	774.8K	231	1.5K	94	32
#research	7.6M	1.3K	1.5K	100	67
#phdjourney	450.0K	189	858	86	41
#university	20.4M	4.1K	1.2K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #phd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#thesis	2.2M	707	2.0K	100	46
#dissertation	2.4M	1.1K	931	100	47
#phdproblems	220.3K	70	3.5K	58	58
#academia	34.7M	10.7K	4.0K	100	82
#gradschool	1.8M	187	1.8K	100	55

Similar Hashtags to #phd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#phdlife	1.6M	369	2.4K	100	72
#phdstudent	774.8K	231	1.5K	94	32
#phdjourney	450.0K	189	858	86	41
#phdproblems	220.3K	70	3.5K	58	58
#phdcandidate	147.8K	34	1.0K	29	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #phd on Instagram

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

#phd has 1.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 369 new posts added daily. The average post using #phd receives 2.4K likes and 57 comments.

Is #phd a good hashtag to use?

#phd has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 72/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #phd?

The best hashtags to use with #phd include: #thesis, #dissertation, #phdproblems, #academia, #gradschool. 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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