#special — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.1B total posts and 117 new posts daily, #special is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 4.3K likes and 12 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #special

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	117	4.3K	100	24
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	626	100	57
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	2.5K	100	51
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.5K	100	51
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.7K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #special

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.2K	100	37
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	1.2K	100	64
#gift	88.8M	13.9K	1.0K	100	61
#beautiful	856.4M	19.8K	2.5K	100	64
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	2.0K	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #special

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#specialtycoffee	8.5M	1.7K	1.2K	100	53
#specialoffer	3.5M	1.5K	760	100	39
#navratrispecial	4.7M	333	1.1K	100	100
#hairextensionspecialist	3.1M	947	1.3K	100	53
#specialday	4.0M	632	1.0K	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #special on Instagram

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

#special has 2.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 117 new posts added daily. The average post using #special receives 4.3K likes and 12 comments.

Is #special a good hashtag to use?

#special has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 24/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #special?

The best hashtags to use with #special include: #instagood, #explore, #gift, #beautiful, #fashion. 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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