#scarystories — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 14.9M total posts and 1.1K new posts daily, #scarystories is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 115 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scarystories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scary	14.9M	1.1K	3.5K	100	56
#creepy	13.2M	496	2.7K	100	56
#horrorstories	873.3K	277	976	97	56
#spooky	15.2M	361	1.0K	100	50
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36

Related Hashtags to #scarystories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#creepypasta	2.0M	279	7.7K	100	100
#horrormovies	7.9M	963	4.1K	100	51
#haunted	3.4M	459	2.0K	100	66
#paranormal	3.6M	1.5K	15.0K	100	82
#ghost	12.3M	1.3K	2.7K	100	60

Similar Hashtags to #scarystories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scarystoriestotellinthedark	82.8K	7	14.9K	7	82
#truescarystories	4.1K	3	5.2K	2	76
#shortscarystories	4.7K	2	928	2	46
#redditscarystories	952	0	485	0	1
#scarystoriesandfacts	2.8K	0	3.3K	0	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scarystories on Instagram

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

#scarystories has 14.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #scarystories receives 3.5K likes and 115 comments.

Is #scarystories a good hashtag to use?

#scarystories 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 #scarystories?

The best hashtags to use with #scarystories include: #creepypasta, #horrormovies, #haunted, #paranormal, #ghost. 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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