How this hashtag generator works
The tool has a hand-picked list of hashtags for more than 25 niches, from fitness and food to crochet and real estate. It matches your words to a niche, adds tags made from your own words, and mixes broad, mid-size and niche tags so you're not only competing in the busiest feeds.
It runs entirely in your browser and doesn't look up live data. The size labels are rough guides based on how widely each tag is used, not exact post counts, so check a tag in the app before you build a strategy around it.
Hashtag mistakes to avoid
Hashtags help apps understand your post, but they won't save content people don't want to watch. Pick tags that describe the post honestly. Pasting the same block of 30 under every post can look spammy, and tags that don't match the content send your post to people who'll scroll past it.
Check new tags before using them. Search the tag in the app and look at the top posts. If they're off-topic, or the tag shows no recent posts, skip it.
Frequently asked questions
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?
Instagram recommends 3 to 5 relevant hashtags. It allowed up to 30 for years but has been lowering the cap, so check how many the app lets you add.
Are these hashtags based on live data?
No. They come from a built-in list, so the tool works offline and instantly. The broad, mid-size and niche labels are rough guides, not live post counts.
Do hashtags still work?
They help apps understand what your post is about and help people searching a topic find you. They matter less than the post itself, so use a few accurate ones.
Should hashtags go in the caption or the comments?
Either works for discovery, but the caption is simpler and they're in place the moment you post. Put them at the end so your first line stays clean.
What hashtags should a small business use?
Mix one or two about your product, one about your style or format, and a local tag for your town or city. Pick "Small business" or "Etsy" above for ideas.