#whatson — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.3M total posts and 1.3K new posts daily, #whatson is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 845 likes and 991 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #whatson

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#thingstodo	3.3M	1.3K	845	100	49
#comedy	137.4M	79.3K	932	100	29
#livemusic	53.3M	22.5K	879	100	52
#theatre	20.4M	2.5K	4.9K	100	61
#fun	457.3M	1.3K	962	100	38

Related Hashtags to #whatson

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#standupcomedy	6.9M	2.8K	10.9K	100	52
#events	33.3M	6.4K	1.1K	100	42
#nightout	27.4M	1.2K	4.1K	100	70
#standup	8.8M	2.4K	1.6K	100	71
#livecomedy	527.2K	263	1.4K	88	69

Similar Hashtags to #whatson

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whatsonmyplate	1.1M	21	3.8K	41	67
#whatsonmelbourne	391.3K	141	1.4K	85	55
#whatsonsydney	216.8K	84	828	69	38
#whatsonbrisbane	169.5K	50	827	42	48
#whatsonyourbench	247.4K	28	635	27	44

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How to Use #whatson on Instagram

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

#whatson has 3.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #whatson receives 845 likes and 991 comments.

Is #whatson a good hashtag to use?

#whatson 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 #whatson?

The best hashtags to use with #whatson include: #standupcomedy, #events, #nightout, #standup, #livecomedy. 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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