#ships — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.7M total posts and 835 new posts daily, #ships is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 6.9K likes and 91 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #ships

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ship	11.7M	835	6.9K	100	61
#sea	182.9M	8.7K	834	100	52
#shipping	7.0M	871	807	100	39
#shipspotting	579.4K	121	1.7K	90	39
#maritime	1.7M	347	923	100	48

Related Hashtags to #ships

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#shiplife	1.4M	276	1.2K	100	52
#vessel	3.5M	294	3.0K	100	55
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	774	100	37
#sealife	11.5M	1.5K	983	100	43
#merchantnavy	759.3K	339	1.4K	94	46

Similar Hashtags to #ships

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#relationships	23.5M	12.2K	6.2K	100	59
#leadershipskills	1.2M	401	2.9K	100	61
#healthyrelationships	1.4M	652	4.7K	100	54
#toxicrelationships	1.8M	753	969	100	48
#friendships	4.0M	487	12.1K	100	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #ships on Instagram

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

#ships has 11.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 835 new posts added daily. The average post using #ships receives 6.9K likes and 91 comments.

Is #ships a good hashtag to use?

#ships has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #ships?

The best hashtags to use with #ships include: #shiplife, #vessel, #ocean, #sealife, #merchantnavy. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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