#waffles — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 119.7M total posts and 3.0K new posts daily, #waffles is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 42 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #waffles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#breakfast	119.7M	3.0K	1.2K	100	63
#food	543.7M	30.9K	873	100	47
#foodie	269.3M	27.9K	786	100	41
#pancakes	14.0M	470	962	100	56
#dessert	83.5M	5.0K	550	100	46

Related Hashtags to #waffles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#waffle	4.6M	341	1.3K	100	54
#coffee	180.3M	12.8K	1.0K	100	46
#brunch	40.0M	3.7K	1.5K	100	63
#chocolate	126.4M	6.8K	1.5K	100	60
#icecream	49.4M	3.0K	928	100	69

Similar Hashtags to #waffles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chickenandwaffles	880.4K	50	730	60	47
#proteinwaffles	144.0K	25	2.4K	22	68
#waffleswaffleswaffles	113.9K	21	2.0K	19	67
#bubblewaffles	109.5K	12	1.4K	12	100
#belgianwaffles	165.9K	11	1.4K	13	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #waffles on Instagram

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

#waffles has 119.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.0K new posts added daily. The average post using #waffles receives 1.2K likes and 42 comments.

Is #waffles a good hashtag to use?

#waffles has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 63/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #waffles?

The best hashtags to use with #waffles include: #waffle, #coffee, #brunch, #chocolate, #icecream. 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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