#sports — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 120.0M total posts and 35.8K new posts daily, #sports is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.0K likes and 37 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#football	120.0M	35.8K	2.0K	100	59
#sport	134.9M	15.5K	4.4K	100	62
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	980	100	36
#basketball	47.7M	10.5K	2.2K	100	60
#gym	308.8M	75.2K	853	100	41

Related Hashtags to #sports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#soccer	57.4M	10.8K	963	100	43
#love	2.1B	270.0K	1.5K	100	37
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	3.7K	100	50
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	1.9K	100	53
#workout	241.2M	28.3K	2.2K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #sports

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sportswear	11.3M	3.1K	1.5K	100	59
#sportscar	11.8M	1.1K	1.6K	100	48
#esports	10.3M	4.4K	6.5K	100	95
#sportsphotography	5.4M	1.2K	1.4K	100	52
#sportsbra	2.4M	301	2.2K	100	62

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sports on Instagram

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

#sports has 120.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 35.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #sports receives 2.0K likes and 37 comments.

Is #sports a good hashtag to use?

#sports has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sports?

The best hashtags to use with #sports include: #soccer, #love, #instagram, #fashion, #workout. 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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