#playoffs — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 35.1M total posts and 6.3K new posts daily, #playoffs is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #playoffs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nba	35.1M	6.3K	2.1K	100	70
#basketball	47.9M	10.5K	1.0K	100	50
#football	121.1M	36.9K	763	100	44
#nfl	25.7M	3.0K	1.8K	100	49
#sports	67.7M	15.5K	851	100	52

Related Hashtags to #playoffs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hockey	16.1M	2.6K	2.1K	100	57
#mlb	15.9M	4.8K	1.3K	100	37
#nhl	8.0M	1.4K	2.9K	100	72
#baseball	27.0M	6.0K	1.7K	100	37
#nbaplayoffs	3.4M	1.7K	1.8K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #playoffs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nbaplayoffs	3.4M	1.7K	1.8K	100	68
#nflplayoffs	1.2M	79	2.1K	84	69
#nhlplayoffs	691.2K	318	2.6K	92	73
#mlbplayoffs	257.8K	22	6.8K	23	61
#stanleycupplayoffs	396.7K	135	5.5K	85	93

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #playoffs on Instagram

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

#playoffs has 35.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #playoffs receives 2.1K likes and 48 comments.

Is #playoffs a good hashtag to use?

#playoffs has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 70/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #playoffs?

The best hashtags to use with #playoffs include: #hockey, #mlb, #nhl, #baseball, #nbaplayoffs. 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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