#puppies — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #puppies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	895	100	38
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31
#puppiesofinstagram	73.1M	11.5K	890	100	39
#puppylove	93.0M	3.2K	913	100	43

Related Hashtags to #puppies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50
#doglover	110.7M	12.4K	846	100	49
#dogoftheday	91.9M	1.3K	929	100	44
#dogstagram	143.6M	1.8K	788	100	44
#doglife	70.6M	9.4K	613	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #puppies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puppiesofinstagram	73.1M	11.5K	890	100	39
#cutepuppies	4.3M	396	1.6K	100	63
#lovepuppies	9.6M	159	596	100	38
#puppiesofig	4.2M	7	12.9K	30	62
#puppiesofinsta	3.0M	16	859	37	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #puppies on Instagram

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

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

Is #puppies a good hashtag to use?

#puppies 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 #puppies?

The best hashtags to use with #puppies include: #dogs, #doglover, #dogoftheday, #dogstagram, #doglife. 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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