#wls — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.7M total posts and 55 new posts daily, #wls is a high-competition hashtag (score: 66/100). Average posts get 2.7K likes and 54 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #wls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#vsg	3.7M	55	2.7K	66	57
#weightloss	93.6M	5.9K	759	100	51
#wlscommunity	2.5M	19	3.9K	39	49
#weightlossjourney	53.8M	4.0K	1.3K	100	70
#bariatricsurgery	2.4M	273	1.6K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #wls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wlsjourney	1.5M	53	1.3K	65	48
#gastricsleeve	2.1M	270	74.6K	100	54
#vsgcommunity	2.3M	13	3.9K	35	71
#weightlosssurgery	1.6M	119	3.8K	100	100
#weightlosstransformation	16.1M	1.2K	1.0K	100	60

Similar Hashtags to #wls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#owls	2.7M	195	3.3K	100	55
#bowls	1.7M	189	1.2K	100	63
#owlsofinstagram	1.1M	162	4.3K	100	62
#wlscommunity	2.5M	19	3.9K	39	49
#wlsjourney	1.5M	53	1.3K	65	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #wls on Instagram

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

#wls has 3.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 55 new posts added daily. The average post using #wls receives 2.7K likes and 54 comments.

Is #wls a good hashtag to use?

#wls has a competition score of 66/100 (high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #wls?

The best hashtags to use with #wls include: #wlsjourney, #gastricsleeve, #vsgcommunity, #weightlosssurgery, #weightlosstransformation. 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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