#throwbackthursday — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 589.8M total posts and 14.8K new posts daily, #throwbackthursday is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 9.8K likes and 128 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #throwbackthursday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#tbt	589.8M	14.8K	9.8K	100	77
#throwback	125.6M	3.6K	1.5K	100	46
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	948	100	47
#travelphotography	260.1M	31.1K	881	100	45
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	1.2K	100	52

Related Hashtags to #throwbackthursday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.6K	100	44
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	768	100	51
#love	2.1B	166.2K	1.5K	100	30
#art	1.1B	96.4K	763	100	38
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	737	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #throwbackthursday

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#throwbackthursdays	1.5M	13	1.9K	35	68
#throwbackthursdayyy	268.2K	29	1.7K	29	65
#throwbackthursdayy	283.4K	68	3.3K	58	74
#throwbackthursday🔙	47.2K	19	1.5K	16	66
#throwbackthursday❤️	23.9K	13	1.2K	10	74

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How to Use #throwbackthursday on Instagram

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

#throwbackthursday has 589.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 14.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #throwbackthursday receives 9.8K likes and 128 comments.

Is #throwbackthursday a good hashtag to use?

#throwbackthursday has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 77/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #throwbackthursday?

The best hashtags to use with #throwbackthursday include: #instagram, #photooftheday, #love, #art, #nature. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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