#sponsored — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 25.2M total posts and 7.8K new posts daily, #sponsored is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 809 likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sponsored

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ad	25.2M	7.8K	809	100	52
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	502	100	27
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	561	100	31
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	865	100	43
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	1.1K	100	61

Related Hashtags to #sponsored

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viral	1.0B	982.4K	1.1K	100	53
#love	2.1B	240.0K	1.6K	100	54
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.7K	100	52
#reels	1.1B	808.7K	2.0K	100	49
#gifted	5.4M	1.8K	2.2K	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #sponsored

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#notsponsored	756.3K	111	1.2K	94	66
#sponsoredbyht	47.2K	16	739	13	45
#sponsoredpost	200.5K	37	5.6K	33	85
#sponsoredathlete	272.2K	11	1.1K	15	57
#nonsponsored	48.5K	33	4.5K	26	88

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sponsored on Instagram

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

#sponsored has 25.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 7.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #sponsored receives 809 likes and 46 comments.

Is #sponsored a good hashtag to use?

#sponsored 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 #sponsored?

The best hashtags to use with #sponsored include: #viral, #love, #instagood, #reels, #gifted. 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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