#spooktober — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 133.4M total posts and 2.3K new posts daily, #spooktober is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 964 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #spooktober

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36
#spookyseason	9.3M	699	1.1K	100	44
#spooky	15.2M	361	1.0K	100	50
#october	26.6M	660	4.8K	100	57
#art	1.1B	96.4K	5.2K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #spooktober

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#spookyszn	971.9K	25	4.7K	43	52
#autumn	124.1M	958	1.5K	100	49
#inktober	28.6M	11.9K	1.2K	100	57
#fall	81.8M	1.0K	1.5K	100	47
#happyhalloween	19.9M	73	5.3K	80	56

Similar Hashtags to #spooktober

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#spooktober2023	3.6K	0	384	0	3
#spooktober2024	1.2K	60	222	45	2
#spooktobermemes	15.3K	4	2.8K	4	42
#plushiespooktober	469	1	278	1	10
#spooktober2020	25.8K	0	3.5K	1	70

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #spooktober on Instagram

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

#spooktober has 133.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #spooktober receives 964 likes and 18 comments.

Is #spooktober a good hashtag to use?

#spooktober has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 36/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #spooktober?

The best hashtags to use with #spooktober include: #spookyszn, #autumn, #inktober, #fall, #happyhalloween. 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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