#swimming — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 17.3M total posts and 1.5K new posts daily, #swimming is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.9K likes and 28 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #swimming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#swim	17.3M	1.5K	2.9K	100	54
#swimmingpool	10.7M	1.9K	2.1K	100	64
#pool	37.8M	2.2K	1.4K	100	42
#summer	573.7M	26.9K	862	100	44
#beach	307.0M	22.5K	1.6K	100	52

Related Hashtags to #swimming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#swimmer	3.1M	397	1.2K	100	52
#swimwear	18.0M	1.3K	645	100	44
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	1.1K	100	60
#triathlon	14.6M	1.4K	1.3K	100	52
#running	100.7M	18.0K	2.2K	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #swimming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#swimmingpool	10.7M	1.9K	2.1K	100	64
#openwaterswimming	1.1M	217	1.1K	100	44
#swimminglessons	835.6K	311	1.4K	96	53
#swimmingpools	824.2K	223	2.7K	96	61
#wildswimming	845.2K	157	1.3K	96	41

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How to Use #swimming on Instagram

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

#swimming has 17.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #swimming receives 2.9K likes and 28 comments.

Is #swimming a good hashtag to use?

#swimming has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #swimming?

The best hashtags to use with #swimming include: #swimmer, #swimwear, #fitness, #triathlon, #running. 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: 2026-06-17. Learn about our editorial process →

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