#slay — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.2B total posts and 115.7K new posts daily, #slay is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 878 likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #slay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	878	100	38
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	609	100	38
#fyp	673.3M	874.4K	1.7K	100	48
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	824	100	39
#love	2.1B	540.0K	3.9K	100	67

Related Hashtags to #slay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#beauty	577.7M	74.1K	508	100	39
#style	690.5M	44.7K	649	100	46
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	522	100	29
#ootd	453.2M	29.3K	420	100	27
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.2K	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #slay

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#demonslayer	11.2M	2.1K	1.2K	100	54
#wigslayer	1.4M	407	4.3K	100	57
#demonslayeredit	1.7M	426	1.7K	100	55
#slayqueen	1.7M	535	1.2K	100	51
#slaytheday	1.3M	428	2.1K	100	61

Hashtag Cloud

How to Use #slay on Instagram

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

#slay has 1.2B total posts on Instagram with approximately 115.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #slay receives 878 likes and 34 comments.

Is #slay a good hashtag to use?

#slay has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 38/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #slay?

The best hashtags to use with #slay include: #beauty, #style, #viral, #ootd, #reels. 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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