#sadness — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 105.6M total posts and 51.6K new posts daily, #sadness is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 613 likes and 11 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sadness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sad	105.6M	51.6K	613	100	30
#love	2.1B	11.1K	2.7K	100	81
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.5K	100	69
#brokenheart	24.6M	8.0K	1.7K	100	51
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	848	100	39

Related Hashtags to #sadness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#quotes	187.3M	3.1K	1.9K	100	53
#lovequotes	78.0M	7.2K	1.4K	100	51
#sadquotespage	8.6M	1.6K	7.7K	100	55
#heartbroken	14.2M	3.3K	2.5K	100	51
#life	477.8M	47.2K	2.3K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #sadness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#summertimesadness	950.8K	19	2.4K	38	59
#sadnessquote	184.1K	10	3.3K	12	54
#sadness😔	211.7K	15	5.0K	17	60
#sadnessandsorrow	80.5K	9	965	9	43
#sadnessoverload	34.4K	33	1.3K	26	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sadness on Instagram

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

#sadness has 105.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 51.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #sadness receives 613 likes and 11 comments.

Is #sadness a good hashtag to use?

#sadness has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 30/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sadness?

The best hashtags to use with #sadness include: #quotes, #lovequotes, #sadquotespage, #heartbroken, #life. 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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