#sourdough — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.4M total posts and 758 new posts daily, #sourdough is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 62 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sourdough

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sourdoughbread	3.4M	758	1.4K	100	52
#bread	21.4M	2.0K	1.1K	100	47
#sourdoughstarter	1.1M	296	2.1K	100	70
#baking	44.6M	4.3K	974	100	65
#sourdoughbaking	1.0M	196	1.4K	100	60

Related Hashtags to #sourdough

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#homemade	126.2M	6.6K	577	100	38
#bakery	31.8M	5.6K	903	100	42
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#artisanbread	1.6M	246	677	100	44
#breadmaking	2.0M	319	1.4K	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #sourdough

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sourdoughbread	3.4M	758	1.4K	100	52
#sourdoughbaking	1.0M	196	1.4K	100	60
#sourdoughstarter	1.1M	296	2.1K	100	70
#sourdoughclub	569.2K	99	2.0K	89	60
#sourdoughlove	291.5K	224	801	82	61

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sourdough on Instagram

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

#sourdough has 3.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 758 new posts added daily. The average post using #sourdough receives 1.4K likes and 62 comments.

Is #sourdough a good hashtag to use?

#sourdough has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sourdough?

The best hashtags to use with #sourdough include: #homemade, #bakery, #food, #artisanbread, #breadmaking. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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