#prison — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.2M total posts and 324 new posts daily, #prison is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 73 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #prison

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#jail	1.2M	324	3.5K	100	67
#prisoner	357.9K	31	1.1K	32	49
#fyp	673.3M	874.4K	1.0K	100	41
#justice	7.8M	1.8K	3.2K	100	75
#love	2.1B	308.6K	360	100	25

Related Hashtags to #prison

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#prisonlife	111.2K	39	8.4K	32	100
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	631	100	39
#crime	4.4M	1.9K	2.8K	100	73
#inmate	104.5K	27	4.5K	23	70
#prisonreform	183.1K	51	2.4K	43	86

Similar Hashtags to #prison

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#prisonbreak	915.1K	68	4.8K	74	70
#prisoner	357.9K	31	1.1K	32	49
#prisonreform	183.1K	51	2.4K	43	86
#prisoners	192.8K	25	6.6K	24	69
#prisonart	95.3K	8	1.3K	9	44

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #prison on Instagram

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

#prison has 1.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 324 new posts added daily. The average post using #prison receives 3.5K likes and 73 comments.

Is #prison a good hashtag to use?

#prison has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 67/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #prison?

The best hashtags to use with #prison include: #prisonlife, #viral, #crime, #inmate, #prisonreform. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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