#selfies — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 447.3M total posts and 9.4K new posts daily, #selfies is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 41 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #selfies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfie	447.3M	9.4K	1.0K	100	57
#selfietime	17.5M	886	1.6K	100	82
#me	459.7M	15.7K	1.1K	100	51
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	945	100	70
#love	2.1B	432.0K	691	100	46

Related Hashtags to #selfies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfienation	8.1M	102	170.3K	100	69
#instaselfie	14.1M	397	1.5K	100	54
#smile	446.2M	973	787	100	51
#selfiegram	2.8M	172	2.7K	100	63
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.0K	597	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #selfies

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfiesunday	9.4M	60	1.8K	70	59
#vrchatselfies	295.5K	105	1.0K	83	58
#selfiesaturday	2.4M	15	8.5K	36	73
#selfiestick	2.0M	38	1.6K	54	68
#selfiesfordays	969.7K	22	2.3K	41	75

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #selfies on Instagram

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

#selfies has 447.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 9.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #selfies receives 1.0K likes and 41 comments.

Is #selfies a good hashtag to use?

#selfies has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #selfies?

The best hashtags to use with #selfies include: #selfienation, #instaselfie, #smile, #selfiegram, #photooftheday. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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