#whales — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.3M total posts and 264 new posts daily, #whales is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 8.5K likes and 80 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #whales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whale	3.3M	264	8.5K	100	72
#ocean	89.9M	4.5K	533	100	38
#whalewatching	1.4M	216	4.4K	100	60
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	518	100	30
#wildlife	62.3M	8.4K	1.2K	100	65

Related Hashtags to #whales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#humpbackwhale	601.2K	83	957	77	41
#oceanlife	5.1M	770	1.3K	100	48
#sea	182.6M	6.9K	1.8K	100	57
#dolphins	4.0M	278	4.2K	100	71
#humpbackwhales	221.1K	39	11.5K	35	88

Similar Hashtags to #whales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whaleshark	802.3K	131	2.7K	95	58
#killerwhales	246.7K	35	1.7K	33	57
#humpbackwhales	221.1K	39	11.5K	35	88
#whalesofinstagram	114.9K	22	12.2K	19	69
#whalesharks	194.0K	16	1.8K	17	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #whales on Instagram

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

#whales has 3.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 264 new posts added daily. The average post using #whales receives 8.5K likes and 80 comments.

Is #whales a good hashtag to use?

#whales has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 72/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #whales?

The best hashtags to use with #whales include: #humpbackwhale, #oceanlife, #sea, #dolphins, #humpbackwhales. 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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