#shia — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 5.3M total posts and 4.4K new posts daily, #shia is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 83 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shia

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#karbala	5.3M	4.4K	3.0K	100	53
#islam	73.8M	14.0K	936	100	37
#imamhussain	2.5M	3.5K	1.8K	100	55
#imamali	2.2M	1.4K	3.0K	100	58
#yaali	2.3M	1.1K	6.3K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #shia

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#yahussain	2.5M	3.5K	2.5K	100	43
#najaf	2.2M	890	2.0K	100	52
#muslim	45.1M	11.3K	1.1K	100	44
#allah	42.1M	10.2K	1.8K	100	60
#iran	33.4M	10.8K	6.9K	100	100

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How to Use #shia on Instagram

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

#shia has 5.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #shia receives 3.0K likes and 83 comments.

Is #shia a good hashtag to use?

#shia has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 53/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #shia?

The best hashtags to use with #shia include: #yahussain, #najaf, #muslim, #allah, #iran. 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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