Instagram Hashtag Generator
Hashtag Generators
Get 25 Instagram hashtag ideas (broad, mid-size and niche) from a short description of your post, in seconds. Free, instant, no signup.
How Instagram hashtags actually work
Hashtags are clickable tags that group your post with others using the same word. Instagram's Help Center now allows up to 5 hashtags on a post, in the caption or in comments, so the old wall of 30 is gone. Each tag must be one run of letters and numbers: spaces and special characters break it. Posts from private profiles don't appear publicly on hashtag pages. The detail most people miss: broad tags like #love are crowded, while specific tags that describe the post itself help the right people find it.
Instagram hashtag tips
- Pick up to five tags that describe the post itself; this generator gives you 25 ideas to choose from.
- Hashtags only work as one unbroken string; a space, symbol or emoji ends the tag early.
- Capitalize each word (#SmallBusinessTips) so screen readers can read the tag.
- Open each tag's page before you use it, and skip tags whose posts look spammy or off topic.
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Instagram Hashtag Generator — common questions
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How many hashtags can you use on Instagram?
Up to five per post. Instagram's Help Center says you can add up to 5 hashtags, in the caption or in comments. The old limit of 30 no longer applies, so choose the five that describe your post best.
Can I put hashtags in the first comment?
Yes. Instagram's Help Center says hashtags can go in the caption or in comments on your post. Wherever you put them, keep the total to five and make sure each one is relevant.
Why can't I find a hashtag on Instagram?
Instagram says a hashtag can become unsearchable when its text or the posts using it keep breaking its rules. Posts from private profiles also don't appear publicly on hashtag pages. Check a tag's page before you rely on it.
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