#stargazing — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.1M total posts and 706 new posts daily, #stargazing is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 63 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #stargazing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#astrophotography	6.1M	706	1.7K	100	59
#nightsky	9.1M	421	1.5K	100	63
#astronomy	6.4M	641	2.7K	100	47
#stars	23.1M	1.6K	2.6K	100	38
#space	24.6M	1.4K	1.3K	100	57

Related Hashtags to #stargazing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#milkyway	5.1M	505	841	100	51
#universe	21.0M	3.5K	2.0K	100	64
#nightphotography	25.1M	1.5K	942	100	58
#cosmos	6.6M	562	642	100	48
#galaxy	13.9M	870	1.9K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #stargazing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#stargazingnight	18.1K	10	3.5K	8	61
#stargazingnights	5.8K	22	544	17	1
#stargazingadventures	2.8K	1	1.2K	1	11
#stargazingadventure	1.9K	1	12.8K	1	46
#stargazingexperience	1.9K	4	225	3	4

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #stargazing on Instagram

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

#stargazing has 6.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 706 new posts added daily. The average post using #stargazing receives 1.7K likes and 63 comments.

Is #stargazing a good hashtag to use?

#stargazing 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 #stargazing?

The best hashtags to use with #stargazing include: #milkyway, #universe, #nightphotography, #cosmos, #galaxy. 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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