#shipspotting — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #shipspotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ship	11.7M	835	6.9K	100	61
#shipping	7.0M	871	807	100	39
#maritime	1.7M	347	923	100	48
#shiplife	1.4M	276	1.2K	100	52
#sea	183.1M	9.2K	903	100	41

Related Hashtags to #shipspotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instaship	391.4K	64	1.2K	58	44
#lifeatsea	1.1M	292	1.1K	100	55
#vessel	3.5M	294	3.0K	100	55
#seafarer	848.4K	269	1.2K	96	55
#sealife	11.5M	1.5K	983	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #shipspotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cruiseshipspotting	6.9K	3	882	3	36
#shipspottinggreece	3.5K	0	97	0	4
#dealershipspotting	113	0	275	0	2

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shipspotting on Instagram

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

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

Is #shipspotting a good hashtag to use?

#shipspotting 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 #shipspotting?

The best hashtags to use with #shipspotting include: #instaship, #lifeatsea, #vessel, #seafarer, #sealife. 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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