#steps — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 565.5M total posts and 38.4K new posts daily, #steps is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 535 likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #steps

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	535	100	39
#walking	30.8M	2.3K	1.2K	100	62
#mentalhealth	61.9M	15.9K	911	100	45
#recovery	21.2M	2.8K	1.5K	100	52
#motivation	449.5M	172.2K	943	100	35

Related Hashtags to #steps

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#onedayatatime	5.5M	623	1.8K	100	87
#love	2.1B	432.0K	955	100	37
#soberliving	1.4M	295	5.4K	100	99
#sobriety	2.8M	469	9.0K	100	87
#soberlife	3.0M	336	2.2K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #steps

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#smallsteps	621.2K	113	3.3K	91	75
#babysteps	1.8M	72	4.4K	79	62
#smallstepsbigresults	118.9K	297	5.4K	78	20
#firststeps	678.0K	104	2.3K	92	65
#12steps	391.7K	35	1.0K	36	56

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #steps on Instagram

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

#steps has 565.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 38.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #steps receives 535 likes and 21 comments.

Is #steps a good hashtag to use?

#steps has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 39/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #steps?

The best hashtags to use with #steps include: #onedayatatime, #love, #soberliving, #sobriety, #soberlife. 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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