#scruff — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 91.6M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #scruff is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 32 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scruff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gay	91.6M	1.4K	1.1K	100	49
#instagay	46.7M	2.1K	753	100	47
#beard	48.7M	247	1.3K	100	57
#gaybeard	4.3M	65	1.6K	74	75
#gayman	13.5M	2.3K	915	100	44

Related Hashtags to #scruff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaymen	10.6M	1.1K	910	100	47
#gaybear	4.8M	103	1.3K	100	47
#scruffy	1.9M	25	3.6K	44	78
#gayguy	11.6M	883	1.3K	100	55
#bear	18.0M	1.2K	1.7K	100	51

Similar Hashtags to #scruff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scruffy	1.9M	25	3.6K	44	78
#gayscruff	1.5M	5	1.5K	29	46
#scruffygay	635.0K	29	1.9K	38	81
#scruffybeard	234.5K	12	1.3K	15	59
#bearscubsandscruff	238.6K	0	2.1K	6	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scruff on Instagram

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

#scruff has 91.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #scruff receives 1.1K likes and 32 comments.

Is #scruff a good hashtag to use?

#scruff has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 49/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #scruff?

The best hashtags to use with #scruff include: #gaymen, #gaybear, #scruffy, #gayguy, #bear. 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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