#shorts — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 844.6K new posts daily, #shorts is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 33 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	2.1K	100	67
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	857	100	53
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.0K	100	63
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.1K	100	41
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	1.3K	100	22

Related Hashtags to #shorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	836	100	42
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	997	100	35
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	487	100	24
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	604	100	28
#love	2.1B	432.0K	539	100	20

Similar Hashtags to #shorts

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viralshorts	7.4M	10.9K	2.1K	100	63
#youtubeshorts	4.5M	7.1K	2.4K	100	57
#shortshorts	3.1M	5.9K	1.7K	100	69
#shortsvideo	3.5M	6.9K	3.8K	100	82
#ytshorts	3.0M	5.7K	3.4K	100	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shorts on Instagram

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

#shorts has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 844.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #shorts receives 2.1K likes and 33 comments.

Is #shorts a good hashtag to use?

#shorts has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 67/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #shorts?

The best hashtags to use with #shorts include: #viralreels, #reelsinstagram, #instagood, #explore, #love. 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: 2026-06-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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