#spicy — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #spicy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41
#foodporn	311.4M	29.6K	833	100	47
#yummy	207.8M	7.3K	669	100	35
#delicious	156.5M	3.1K	644	100	40

Related Hashtags to #spicy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#foodstagram	130.7M	7.9K	531	100	26
#foodphotography	121.3M	7.3K	660	100	47
#tasty	69.8M	2.4K	2.0K	100	49
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	575	100	50
#instafood	248.8M	10.5K	1.2K	100	65

Similar Hashtags to #spicy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#spicybooks	1.3M	885	1.3K	100	70
#spicyromance	662.8K	558	1.1K	92	75
#spicymemes	11.6M	56	4.3K	67	55
#spicyfood	3.1M	459	2.3K	100	60
#spicybookstagram	425.9K	350	798	86	60

Hashtag Cloud

#foodblogger #foodlover #spicyfood #homemade #fyp #chicken #hot #dinner #love #foodies #booktok #cooking #healthyfood #books #instagood #lunch #indianfood #viral #reels #book #noodles #foodgasm #explore #instagram #hotsauce #homecooking #streetfood #trending #darkromance #booklover #bookrecommendations #yum #spicybooks #explorepage #sweet #romancebooks #eat #vegan #yummyfood #healthy #chili #read #asianfood #chinesefood #recipe #restaurant #foodpics #reading #curry #booksbooksbooks #foodiesofinstagram #chilli #spice #seafood #model #bookish #ramen #foodlovers #cheese #enemiestolovers #sauce #comfortfood #asmr #thaifood #snacks #reelsinstagram #bbq #rice #india #pasta #follow #romantic #peppers #koreanfood #breakfast #bookworm #foryou #kindleunlimited #bookstagrammer #pizza #vegetarian #pepper #spices #fantasy #contentcreator #fresh #indian #vampire #chef #beef

How to Use #spicy on Instagram

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

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

Is #spicy a good hashtag to use?

#spicy 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 #spicy?

The best hashtags to use with #spicy include: #foodstagram, #foodphotography, #tasty, #bookstagram, #instafood. 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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