#specials — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 542.7M total posts and 29.2K new posts daily, #specials is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 873 likes and 13 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #specials

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#restaurant	73.2M	12.5K	1.5K	100	47
#happyhour	22.6M	2.6K	1.1K	100	60
#deals	11.6M	2.8K	1.6K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #specials

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lunch	112.6M	5.0K	1.1K	100	42
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	644	100	40
#drinks	58.6M	3.5K	868	100	50
#dinner	130.2M	5.0K	846	100	30
#cocktails	42.5M	4.5K	1.5K	100	56

Similar Hashtags to #specials

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#drinkspecials	1.5M	381	1.3K	100	56
#lunchspecials	358.8K	121	3.9K	84	86
#weeklyspecials	314.8K	178	3.4K	83	39
#dailyspecials	272.3K	90	893	74	52
#foodspecials	224.5K	80	1.3K	66	47

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #specials on Instagram

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

#specials has 542.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 29.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #specials receives 873 likes and 13 comments.

Is #specials a good hashtag to use?

#specials has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #specials?

The best hashtags to use with #specials include: #lunch, #delicious, #drinks, #dinner, #cocktails. 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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