#stories — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 90.7M total posts and 15.8K new posts daily, #stories is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 16 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #stories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#poetry	90.7M	15.8K	1.8K	100	53
#story	32.5M	11.5K	2.2K	100	53
#writersofinstagram	43.9M	3.6K	3.0K	100	61
#thoughts	34.3M	4.2K	1.7K	100	53
#wordsofwisdom	16.4M	333	1.1K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #stories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.4K	100	53
#love	2.1B	270.0K	1.5K	100	37
#quote	85.2M	12.1K	1.2K	100	51
#instawriters	6.2M	1.4K	1.2K	100	45
#quoteoftheday	73.3M	4.8K	1.1K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #stories

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#successstories	1.4M	346	26.7K	100	71
#wattpadstories	1.2M	611	974	100	53
#shortstories	1.7M	305	3.5K	100	61
#instagramstories	1.5M	9	1.9K	32	67
#travelstories	2.6M	314	5.4K	100	62

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #stories on Instagram

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

#stories has 90.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 15.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #stories receives 1.8K likes and 16 comments.

Is #stories a good hashtag to use?

#stories has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 53/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #stories?

The best hashtags to use with #stories include: #reels, #love, #quote, #instawriters, #quoteoftheday. 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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