#pup — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 204.2M total posts and 4.3K new posts daily, #pup is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#dogsofinstagram	333.3M	28.3K	899	100	35
#puppylove	93.3M	4.0K	1.0K	100	54
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #pup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#doglover	111.0M	13.0K	870	100	45
#puppiesofinstagram	73.2M	11.5K	890	100	39
#puppies	55.4M	1.3K	833	100	53
#dogoftheday	91.9M	1.3K	1.5K	100	60
#dogstagram	143.6M	1.8K	788	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #pup

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#puppylove	93.3M	4.0K	1.0K	100	54
#puppiesofinstagram	73.2M	11.5K	890	100	39
#puppies	55.4M	1.3K	833	100	53
#puppylife	22.0M	1.1K	842	100	45

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pup on Instagram

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

#pup has 204.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #pup receives 2.0K likes and 34 comments.

Is #pup a good hashtag to use?

#pup has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pup?

The best hashtags to use with #pup include: #doglover, #puppiesofinstagram, #puppies, #dogoftheday, #dogstagram. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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