#shortstory — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.7M total posts and 306 new posts daily, #shortstory is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.5K likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shortstory

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#shortstories	1.7M	306	3.5K	100	61
#shorts	81.4M	90.5K	878	100	70
#story	32.5M	11.5K	2.2K	100	53
#bookstagram	119.2M	27.5K	634	100	39
#writing	33.8M	2.3K	973	100	64

Related Hashtags to #shortstory

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#writer	46.0M	4.9K	3.0K	100	59
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	522	100	29
#writersofinstagram	44.0M	3.6K	2.8K	100	59
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.2K	100	38
#fiction	6.5M	1.3K	2.7K	100	72

Similar Hashtags to #shortstory

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#shortstorywriter	116.1K	27	1.6K	23	38
#shortstorycollection	62.5K	25	724	20	47
#shortstorywriting	18.5K	10	796	8	35
#shortstorychallenge	15.1K	3	237	3	10
#shortstorycompetition	8.1K	4	261	3	5

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shortstory on Instagram

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

#shortstory has 1.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 306 new posts added daily. The average post using #shortstory receives 3.5K likes and 37 comments.

Is #shortstory a good hashtag to use?

#shortstory 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 #shortstory?

The best hashtags to use with #shortstory include: #writer, #viral, #writersofinstagram, #reels, #fiction. 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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