#shepherd — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 391.9M total posts and 5.2K new posts daily, #shepherd is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 452 likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shepherd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dog	391.9M	5.2K	452	100	29
#dogsofinstagram	332.6M	27.7K	847	100	42
#germanshepherd	22.1M	275	711	100	50
#puppy	204.2M	4.3K	2.0K	100	41
#dogs	178.9M	4.6K	1.7K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #shepherd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gsd	13.9M	280	3.1K	100	59
#dogoftheday	91.8M	7.8K	539	100	33
#dogstagram	143.3M	19.3K	788	100	44
#doglover	110.7M	12.4K	846	100	49
#instadog	120.9M	10.9K	796	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #shepherd

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#germanshepherd	22.1M	275	711	100	50
#australianshepherd	11.0M	261	1.1K	100	52
#germanshepherdsofinstagram	5.0M	71	1.4K	78	45
#germanshepherdpuppy	4.1M	215	4.7K	100	60
#germanshepherddog	3.1M	210	1.1K	100	44

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shepherd on Instagram

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

#shepherd has 391.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #shepherd receives 452 likes and 27 comments.

Is #shepherd a good hashtag to use?

#shepherd has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 29/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #shepherd?

The best hashtags to use with #shepherd include: #gsd, #dogoftheday, #dogstagram, #doglover, #instadog. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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