#reel — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 902.4M total posts and 785.8K new posts daily, #reel is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 6 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #reel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	3.0K	100	50
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.1K	100	43
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	1.0K	100	46
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	3.6K	100	49
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	928	100	61

Related Hashtags to #reel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	588	100	33
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	1.0K	100	52
#reelkarofeelkaro	123.3M	60.3K	1.1K	100	58
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	2.4K	100	26
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	2.7K	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #reel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.1K	100	43
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	1.0K	100	46
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	1.8K	100	59
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	2.4K	100	26
#reelitfeelit	213.1M	118.5K	1.3K	100	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #reel on Instagram

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

#reel has 902.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 785.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #reel receives 3.0K likes and 6 comments.

Is #reel a good hashtag to use?

#reel 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 #reel?

The best hashtags to use with #reel include: #instagram, #explorepage, #reelkarofeelkaro, #viralreels, #instagood. 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: 2026-06-16. Learn about our editorial process →

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