#scallops — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.1M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #scallops is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scallops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#seafood	27.1M	2.7K	1.0K	100	61
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47
#shrimp	9.7M	534	2.3K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #scallops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dinner	130.2M	5.0K	846	100	30
#foodstagram	130.7M	7.9K	531	100	26
#lobster	6.1M	338	2.8K	100	46
#instafood	248.8M	10.5K	1.2K	100	65
#foodphotography	121.3M	7.3K	660	100	47

Similar Hashtags to #scallops

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scallopshell	32.6K	8	1.3K	7	50
#searedscallops	40.4K	5	3.2K	5	66
#seascallops	33.6K	2	4.8K	2	88
#scallopseason	15.8K	3	6.6K	3	100
#scallopsrecipe	7.3K	2	4.3K	2	58

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scallops on Instagram

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

#scallops has 27.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #scallops receives 1.0K likes and 47 comments.

Is #scallops a good hashtag to use?

#scallops has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #scallops?

The best hashtags to use with #scallops include: #dinner, #foodstagram, #lobster, #instafood, #foodphotography. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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