#steel — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 35.9M total posts and 10.8K new posts daily, #steel is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 904 likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #steel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#construction	35.9M	10.8K	904	100	41
#metal	39.5M	3.6K	5.3K	100	61
#design	393.5M	18.2K	1.6K	100	56
#welding	6.2M	1.7K	3.7K	100	60
#stainlesssteel	5.1M	1.4K	1.5K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #steel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#engineering	18.5M	3.7K	2.5K	100	59
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	649	100	27
#fabrication	4.1M	896	1.3K	100	54
#metalwork	3.0M	628	1.2K	100	37
#architecture	198.9M	15.0K	2.7K	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #steel

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#stainlesssteel	5.1M	1.4K	1.5K	100	48
#stainlesssteeljewelry	1.3M	748	685	100	47
#esteelauder	2.9M	124	1.7K	100	42
#steelers	2.6M	119	4.3K	100	77
#manofsteel	1.5M	191	3.0K	100	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #steel on Instagram

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

#steel has 35.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 10.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #steel receives 904 likes and 8 comments.

Is #steel a good hashtag to use?

#steel has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #steel?

The best hashtags to use with #steel include: #engineering, #handmade, #fabrication, #metalwork, #architecture. 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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