#trending — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 1.0M new posts daily, #trending is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 59 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #trending

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	1.1K	100	49
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	1.5K	100	49
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	791	100	57
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	488	100	26
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	690	100	29

Related Hashtags to #trending

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	533	100	28
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	591	100	36
#love	2.1B	720.0K	1.7K	100	53
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	1.9K	100	40
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	1.8K	100	62

Similar Hashtags to #trending

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	591	100	36
#trendingnow	77.1M	96.1K	854	100	52
#trendingsongs	68.2M	51.3K	1.6K	100	61
#trendingaudio	26.8M	31.6K	3.0K	100	62
#trendingpost	9.3M	9.6K	899	100	36

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #trending on Instagram

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

#trending has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.0M new posts added daily. The average post using #trending receives 1.1K likes and 59 comments.

Is #trending a good hashtag to use?

#trending has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 49/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #trending?

The best hashtags to use with #trending include: #instagood, #trendingreels, #love, #reelsinstagram, #viralreels. 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: 2026-06-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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