#play — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 457.3M total posts and 1.3K new posts daily, #play is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 962 likes and 16 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #play

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fun	457.3M	1.3K	962	100	38
#kids	141.5M	11.9K	4.8K	100	53
#love	2.1B	16.7K	489	100	22
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58
#games	40.5M	5.9K	2.9K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #play

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#happy	733.5M	28.5K	1.3K	100	48
#instagood	2.0B	379.2K	585	100	25
#art	1.1B	96.4K	741	100	37
#instagram	1.6B	620.3K	710	100	36
#playtime	16.4M	913	1.4K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #play

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cosplay	70.9M	10.3K	818	100	37
#cosplayer	20.4M	2.9K	944	100	56
#playstation	25.2M	2.9K	1.1K	100	67
#playa	37.6M	3.8K	3.7K	100	71
#cosplaygirl	10.5M	1.2K	2.1K	100	51

Hashtag Cloud

#gaming #preschool #education #learning #gamer #family #reels #viral #music #learningthroughplay #kidsactivities #explore #cute #toddler #playbasedlearning #parenting #baby #sensoryplay #playing #toys #earlylearning #dog #montessori #fyp #football #school #sports #trending #kindergarten #photooftheday #theatre #playstation #friends #photography #life #sport #dogsofinstagram #videogames #learn #preschoolactivities #funny #earlychildhoodeducation #nature #summer #childcare #smile #follow #soccer #gamers #puppy #player #like #video #win #daycare #nursery #homeschool #travel #dance #momlife #toddlers #dogs #live #xbox #child #work #toddleractivities #ball #artist #enjoy #beautiful #cricket #explorepage #reelsinstagram #instadaily #joy #playground #cat #toy #toddlerlife #gameplay #online #picoftheday #homeschooling #playgroup #party #playmatters #money #basketball #familytime

How to Use #play on Instagram

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

#play has 457.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #play receives 962 likes and 16 comments.

Is #play a good hashtag to use?

#play has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 38/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #play?

The best hashtags to use with #play include: #happy, #instagood, #art, #instagram, #playtime. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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