#spotting — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 23.9M total posts and 4.5K new posts daily, #spotting is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 993 likes and 13 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #spotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#aviation	23.9M	4.5K	993	100	38
#planespotting	7.0M	1.5K	753	100	43
#avgeek	13.2M	1.7K	1.1K	100	31
#aviationphotography	8.6M	1.5K	929	100	32
#spotter	2.2M	366	1.4K	100	43

Related Hashtags to #spotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#aviationlovers	8.8M	1.9K	1.2K	100	58
#aircraft	8.8M	1.2K	902	100	61
#plane	13.0M	1.4K	7.4K	100	51
#airplane	15.1M	1.7K	1.2K	100	56
#aviationdaily	5.5M	986	788	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #spotting

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#carspotting	11.1M	2.8K	1.8K	100	45
#planespotting	7.0M	1.5K	753	100	43
#trainspotting	2.9M	674	701	100	37
#foodspotting	4.1M	35	1.1K	51	53
#airplanespotting	510.2K	141	700	88	33

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #spotting on Instagram

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

#spotting has 23.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #spotting receives 993 likes and 13 comments.

Is #spotting a good hashtag to use?

#spotting has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 38/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #spotting?

The best hashtags to use with #spotting include: #aviationlovers, #aircraft, #plane, #airplane, #aviationdaily. 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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