#story — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 844.6K new posts daily, #story is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 16 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #story

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.2K	100	56
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	3.1K	100	50
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.1K	100	32
#love	2.1B	270.0K	850	100	41
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.4K	100	44

Related Hashtags to #story

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	2.2K	100	52
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	1.9K	100	40
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	640	100	34
#quotes	187.3M	3.1K	1.9K	100	53
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	458	100	26

Similar Hashtags to #story

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#history	53.9M	7.3K	766	100	23
#lovestory	34.7M	22.6K	1.5K	100	58
#storytelling	12.8M	4.4K	847	100	45
#storytime	6.9M	4.5K	2.3K	100	60
#streets_storytelling	5.7M	593	1.2K	100	45

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #story on Instagram

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

#story has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 844.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #story receives 1.2K likes and 16 comments.

Is #story a good hashtag to use?

#story has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #story?

The best hashtags to use with #story include: #fyp, #reelsinstagram, #instagood, #quotes, #explore. 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: 2026-06-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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