#shades — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.5M total posts and 1.7K new posts daily, #shades is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.5K likes and 53 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sunglasses	39.5M	1.7K	2.5K	100	78
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	626	100	26
#eyewear	10.7M	1.6K	7.8K	100	62
#glasses	29.8M	717	1.6K	100	58
#style	690.5M	44.7K	941	100	57

Related Hashtags to #shades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#eyewearfashion	2.5M	626	1.2K	100	38
#eyeglasses	2.7M	424	7.6K	100	68
#sunglassesfashion	2.1M	232	1.5K	100	60
#accessories	86.4M	8.1K	720	100	35
#sunnies	3.7M	30	3.5K	48	76

Similar Hashtags to #shades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#redkenshadeseq	3.9M	425	948	100	58
#fiftyshades_of_nature	4.2M	23	1.4K	42	72
#shadeseq	2.1M	290	1.2K	100	50
#fiftyshades_of_macro	980.6K	6	995	29	60
#neutralshades	1.2M	6	1.2K	30	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shades on Instagram

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

#shades has 39.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #shades receives 2.5K likes and 53 comments.

Is #shades a good hashtag to use?

#shades has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 78/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #shades?

The best hashtags to use with #shades include: #eyewearfashion, #eyeglasses, #sunglassesfashion, #accessories, #sunnies. 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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