#social — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 44.5M total posts and 10.8K new posts daily, #social is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 4.9K likes and 172 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #social

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#socialmedia	44.5M	10.8K	4.9K	100	77
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	710	100	36
#socialmediamarketing	31.0M	12.6K	2.1K	100	61
#marketing	90.6M	12.9K	1.4K	100	61
#media	17.0M	2.9K	4.7K	100	100

Related Hashtags to #social

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	406	100	22
#love	2.1B	270.0K	443	100	26
#digitalmarketing	45.3M	12.2K	4.4K	100	55
#business	152.2M	215.0K	675	100	46
#viral	1.1B	1.1M	522	100	29

Similar Hashtags to #social

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#socialmediamarketing	31.0M	12.6K	2.1K	100	61
#socialmedia	44.5M	10.8K	4.9K	100	77
#socialmediatips	5.8M	3.0K	2.4K	100	60
#socialmediastrategy	5.4M	6.9K	2.0K	100	85
#socialmediamanager	5.8M	1.2K	1.1K	100	100

Hashtag Cloud

How to Use #social on Instagram

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

#social has 44.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #social receives 4.9K likes and 172 comments.

Is #social a good hashtag to use?

#social has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 77/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #social?

The best hashtags to use with #social include: #instagood, #love, #digitalmarketing, #business, #viral. 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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