#thesun — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 273.9M total posts and 9.8K new posts daily, #thesun is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 670 likes and 20 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #thesun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sun	273.9M	9.8K	670	100	37
#sky	265.5M	11.4K	3.5K	100	55
#sunlight	15.1M	103	1.3K	100	60
#nature	849.8M	76.5K	749	100	28
#sunshine	87.2M	3.5K	1.0K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #thesun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sunnyday	55.3M	699	717	100	41
#light	88.6M	1.6K	4.0K	100	65
#shine	20.0M	965	1.3K	100	61
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	1.0K	100	57
#sunny	52.2M	108	1.7K	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #thesun

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#funinthesun	6.6M	187	736	100	35
#herecomesthesun	820.6K	91	1.8K	89	67
#followthesun	741.8K	46	1.9K	53	64
#chasingthesun	465.4K	61	2.4K	58	73
#bestofthesunshinestate	150.0K	19	716	18	56

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #thesun on Instagram

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

#thesun has 273.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 9.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #thesun receives 670 likes and 20 comments.

Is #thesun a good hashtag to use?

#thesun has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #thesun?

The best hashtags to use with #thesun include: #sunnyday, #light, #shine, #photooftheday, #sunny. 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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