#pups — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 178.9M total posts and 4.6K new posts daily, #pups is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pups

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	1.7K	100	56
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#puppies	55.3M	983	1.2K	100	47
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	550	100	31

Related Hashtags to #pups

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puppylove	93.0M	3.2K	1.2K	100	48
#puppiesofinstagram	73.1M	11.5K	890	100	39
#pup	25.0M	865	892	100	51
#puppylife	21.9M	848	660	100	41
#doglover	110.7M	12.4K	846	100	49

Similar Hashtags to #pups

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#popupshop	4.0M	426	1.3K	100	45
#pupsofinstagram	5.3M	108	995	100	45
#pupstagram	3.6M	39	872	54	50
#popupstore	1.2M	365	1.1K	100	53
#happypups	361.2K	145	1.8K	84	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pups on Instagram

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

#pups has 178.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #pups receives 1.7K likes and 29 comments.

Is #pups a good hashtag to use?

#pups has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 50/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pups?

The best hashtags to use with #pups include: #puppylove, #puppiesofinstagram, #pup, #puppylife, #doglover. 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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