#whimsical — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #whimsical is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 741 likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #whimsical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	741	100	37
#fantasy	30.9M	6.4K	742	100	42
#whimsicalart	839.4K	446	911	96	50
#cottagecore	6.3M	1.4K	1.2K	100	72
#illustration	227.9M	14.0K	2.3K	100	40

Related Hashtags to #whimsical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#fairycore	2.8M	944	1.6K	100	46
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	1.0K	100	68
#digitalart	161.7M	22.3K	794	100	35
#magical	10.9M	1.1K	992	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #whimsical

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whimsicalart	839.4K	446	911	96	50
#whimsicaldecor	93.6K	129	1.1K	77	72
#whimsicalwonderfulwild	276.4K	6	1.2K	12	41
#ofwhimsicalmoments	220.0K	3	8.0K	8	66
#whimsicalillustration	62.3K	37	1.5K	29	60

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #whimsical on Instagram

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

#whimsical has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #whimsical receives 741 likes and 23 comments.

Is #whimsical a good hashtag to use?

#whimsical has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #whimsical?

The best hashtags to use with #whimsical include: #artist, #fairycore, #handmade, #digitalart, #magical. 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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