#rats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.6M total posts and 415 new posts daily, #rats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #rats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#rat	3.6M	415	1.6K	100	56
#ratsofinstagram	1.8M	85	2.2K	89	55
#petrats	615.8K	54	1.1K	56	43
#ratstagram	756.4K	54	1.2K	60	56
#pets	102.1M	7.0K	1.3K	100	43

Related Hashtags to #rats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ratcommunity	420.2K	31	1.7K	34	42
#ratsofig	478.3K	32	2.6K	36	52
#petrat	681.8K	29	1.5K	39	50
#ratlove	435.1K	27	2.1K	31	58
#ratties	554.4K	28	1.4K	35	46

Similar Hashtags to #rats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gymrats	2.0M	2.3K	4.9K	100	77
#democrats	1.7M	415	792	100	67
#congrats	5.5M	330	1.8K	100	59
#ratsofinstagram	1.8M	85	2.2K	89	55
#bratstyle	812.4K	367	649	95	35

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #rats on Instagram

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

#rats has 3.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 415 new posts added daily. The average post using #rats receives 1.6K likes and 18 comments.

Is #rats a good hashtag to use?

#rats has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #rats?

The best hashtags to use with #rats include: #ratcommunity, #ratsofig, #petrat, #ratlove, #ratties. 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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