#strange — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #strange is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 19 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #strange

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.8K	100	35
#weird	10.9M	2	5.6K	27	63
#creepy	13.2M	496	2.7K	100	56
#aiart	20.0M	11.0K	1.3K	100	50
#digitalart	161.7M	22.3K	794	100	35

Related Hashtags to #strange

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ai	41.3M	51.9K	810	100	36
#dark	43.4M	883	1.6K	100	45
#surrealism	10.2M	885	1.7K	100	43
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	1.2K	100	50
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.1K	100	27

Similar Hashtags to #strange

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#strangerthings	15.5M	2.4K	2.7K	100	60
#doctorstrange	2.5M	68	2.5K	76	57
#strangerthings4	1.4M	91	1.7K	93	57
#strangeart	498.5K	15	634	24	35
#strangerthingsedit	1.9M	75	19.8K	81	74

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #strange on Instagram

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

#strange has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #strange receives 1.8K likes and 19 comments.

Is #strange a good hashtag to use?

#strange has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #strange?

The best hashtags to use with #strange include: #ai, #dark, #surrealism, #darkart, #photography. 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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