#scary — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 133.4M total posts and 2.3K new posts daily, #scary is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 964 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36
#spooky	15.2M	361	1.0K	100	50
#creepy	13.2M	496	2.7K	100	56
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.1K	100	39
#horrormovies	7.9M	963	4.1K	100	51

Related Hashtags to #scary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ghost	12.3M	1.3K	1.7K	100	57
#spookyseason	9.3M	699	1.1K	100	44
#october	26.6M	660	4.8K	100	57
#trickortreat	9.7M	63	589	72	38
#pumpkin	19.4M	641	1.6K	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #scary

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scarystories	925.9K	246	8.9K	98	100
#scarymovie	863.6K	85	812	85	45
#scarymovies	668.2K	131	4.4K	92	75
#scaryart	363.1K	32	563	33	34
#scaryfact	348.4K	1	7.3K	10	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scary on Instagram

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

#scary has 133.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #scary receives 964 likes and 18 comments.

Is #scary a good hashtag to use?

#scary has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 36/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #scary?

The best hashtags to use with #scary include: #ghost, #spookyseason, #october, #trickortreat, #pumpkin. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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