Trending Hashtags on Instagram: June 2026
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17 June 2026 
A key part of any Instagram strategy is hashtags. At Metricool, we analyze over 100K of the most popular Instagram hashtags to find out which are the most used and trending each month.
These popular Instagram hashtags represent the most frequently used in Instagram posts, those with the largest reach, and the most engagement.
After analyzing these popular Instagram hashtags, we narrowed down the most popular hashtags per category. Check them out below:
- Art
- Beauty
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Fashion
- Fitness
- Food
- Gaming
- Hair
- Health & Wellness
- Humor
- Lifestyle
- Music
- Nature
- Pets
- Photography
- Seasonal
- Tech
- Travel
Do Instagram Hashtags Still Work in 2026?
The short answer is yes, Instagram hashtags still work. Though it’s been debated for quite some time now, Instagram hashtags are still a way to expand the reach of your posts. Employing a blend of local hashtags to target niche audiences alongside popular and trending tags is recommended for boosting the scope and impact of your content
However, trending hashtags alone won’t be enough; they need to be part of a cohesive strategy. If you want to maximize your Instagram reach and engagement, you need to make sure your Instagram strategy also includes:
- Good quality content
- Engagement with your audience
- An optimized Instagram profile
- Publishing content at the right time
How Using Hashtags Affects Post Performance: According to Our Study
Chasing viral trends on social media often feels like trying to hit a moving target with your eyes closed. To clear up the confusion and replace guesswork with hard facts, we published our 2026 Instagram study, analyzing 24,364,803 posts from 375,118 accounts worldwide. So what did we find out about hashtags? Well, it’s not great news for the hashtag spammers among us, as our study showed that posts that use them get 32% fewer views and 34% fewer interactions.
While these numbers show a surprising correlation, we can’t be sure that the hashtags are the sole reason. We often find that accounts that spam hashtags like it’s 2013 are also behind in other areas of their strategy, such as best posting times, frequencies, or content formats.
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The Most Popular Hashtags on Instagram this Month
Make sure your brand and content are part of the conversation with these hashtags. Find your niche, copy the hashtags you want to use, and paste them into your captions. We’ve included a maximum of 30 hashtags per niche to align with Instagram’s guidelines.
Trending Art Hashtags 🎨
Artist, museum lover, or art appreciator? If you post artistic content on your Instagram account, these hashtags will help expand your reach:
#art #artist #artwork #nailart #digitalart #arte #instaart #artistsoninstagram #streetart #artoftheday #contemporaryart #fanart #artofvisuals #artsy #abstractart #fineart #artgallery #instaartist #arts #myart #artistic #modernart #animeart #picsart #nailsart #urbanart #artistsofinstagram #traditionalart #photoart #artlovers
Trending Business Hashtags 💼
While not strictly a professional platform like LinkedIn (which we’re also not sure about these days), Instagram is still a hub for businesses and entrepreneurs at every level to connect. Get your content in on the action with these hashtags:
#business #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #businessowner #businesswoman #smallbusinessowner #blackownedbusiness #localbusiness #businessman #onlinebusiness #supportlocalbusiness #shopsmallbusiness #blackbusiness #supportblackbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #businesscoach #familybusiness #smallbusinesssupport #businesswomen #businesstips #businesstrip #businessopportunity #businesslife #businessowners #newbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #womanownedbusiness #businessquotes #businesscards
Trending Beauty Hashtags 💄
Makeup influencer, esthetician, skincare junkie, or cosmetics brand? In June, summer beauty trends are hot topics. Highlight your beauty posts with these popular beauty Instagram hashtags:
#beauty #hudabeauty #instabeauty #naturalbeauty #beautyblogger #beautyblog #beautycare #beautybloggers #beautytips #blackbeauty #beautysalon #beautyful #effyourbeautystandards #fentybeauty #kbeauty #beautyaddict #msglowbeauty #cleanbeauty #beautygirl #naturebeauty #beautyqueen #greenbeauty #beautyofnature #slave2beauty #beautyproducts #naturesbeauty #beautyguru #crueltyfreebeauty #beautyjunkie #howtobeauty
Trending Fashion Hashtags 👗
Fashion is always a trendy topic on Instagram. June is the perfect time to start new trends for Summer. Share your outfit inspo, clothing hauls, and favorite seasonal looks, and reach more like-minded fashionistas with these Instagram hashtags:
#instafashion #fashionblogger #fashionista #mensfashion #fashionstyle #streetfashion #fashionblog #fashiondiaries #fashionweek #fashionaddict #fashionphotography #womensfashion #fashionpost #fashiondesigner #fashionmodel #sustainablefashion #plussizefashion #fashiondaily #vintagefashion #streetstyle #instastyle #styleblogger #menstyle #vintagestyle #styleinspo #styleinspiration #styleblog #menwithstyle #stylegram #womenstyle
Trending Fitness Hashtags 🏋🏾♀️
Summer’s here, so it’s time to start sculpting your summer body. Fitness and gym content is very popular on Instagram right now. Strengthen your June content with these trending fitness hashtags:
#fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessmodel #fitnessaddict #fitnessjourney #fitnessgirl #instafitness #fitnesslife #fitnesslifestyle #fitnessgoals # #fitnessfood #modafitness #bodyfitness #bikinifitness #fitnesscoach #instagramfitness #fitnessgirls #healthandfitness #fitnessfreaks #fitnessbody #fitnesstrainer #fitnessblogger #fitnessmodels #fitnessfreak #gymlife #gymmotivation #gymrat #gymgirl #gymfreak #gymlifestyle
Trending Food Hashtags 🥑
Also known as foodie hashtags, food content is another popular topic on Instagram. These Instagram hashtags not only make your mouth water but also help position your June content better.
#food #foodie #instafood #healthyfood #foodstagram #foodphotography #foodlover #foodpics #foodpic #foodies #foods #foodblog #goodfood #foodgram #japanesefood #italianfood #foodlovers #veganfoodshare #foodiesofinstagram #streetfood #foodart #eatclean #cleaneating #healthyeating #eatlocal #goodeats #eatingfortheinsta #healthyeats #eatrealfood #eatyourveggies
Trending Gaming Hashtags 🎮
Gaming is here to stay. It’s one of the world’s favorite hobbies and a growing content field. Use these hashtags to connect with this highly engaged community in June.
#gaming #pcgaming #instagaming #gamingcommunity #retrogaming #gamingmemes #gaminglife #onlinegaming #gamingsetup #gamingpc #gamingclips #wargaming #tabletopgaming #gamingposts #gamingmeme #gamingphotography #youtubegaming #gamingroom #mobilegaming #gamingislife #twitchgaming #consolegaming #gamingchannel #gamingsetups #gamingrig #boardgaming #gamingnews #frontalgaming #gamingchair #videogaming
Trending Hair Hashtags 💇🏾♀️
Haircare is a growing industry outside of beauty. Share your natural hair journey, show off your salon’s skills, or thirst trap with your new haircut with these trending June hashtags and celebrate hair in all its forms.
#hair #hairstyle #haircut #longhair #hairstyles #haircolor #hairstylist #blondehair #redhair #hairdresser #instahair #hairgoals #shorthair #longhairdontcare #blackhair #hairsalon #hairdo #virginhair #haircare #hairextensions #healthyhair #straighthair #hairoftheday #menshair #hairfashion #pinkhair #ombrehair #newhair #naturalhair #curlyhair
Trending Health & Wellness Hashtags 🧘🏾♀️
Achieve healthy growth with your content by using these wellness-related hashtags:
#healthy #health #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #mentalhealth #instahealth #mentalhealthawareness #stayhealthy #healthyhair #healthyskin #healthiswealth #healthcare #mentalhealthmatters #healthcoach #healthandwellness #holistichealth #womenshealth #healthymind #menshealth #healthyhabits #wednesdaywellness #familywellness #wellnessday #instawellness #blackmentalwellness #wellnessretreats #mindbodywellness #healthandwellnesstips #wellnesss #wellnessweekend
Trending Humor Hashtags 😂
Funny memes are always a classic on Instagram. Add these trending June hashtags to your funny Instagram posts for extra laughs:
#funny #funnymemes #funnyvideos #funnymeme #funnyshit #funnypictures #funnyposts #funnyvideo #instafunny #funnyquotes #funnyaf #funnypics #funnyface #pubgfunnymoments #fortnitefunny #funnymemesdaily #funnymoments #funnyfaces #funnypost #sofunny #funnypic #funnyjokes #toofunny #pubgfunny #humor #gymhumor #instahumor #hoodhumor #darkhumor
Trending #Insta Hashtags 🤳🏾
Instagram-related hashtags are a great way to increase the reach of your posts, whatever the topic. Sprinkle them in with your niche hashtags to reach a broader audience, or use them to discuss Instagram itself.
#instagood #instagram #instadaily #instalike #instamood #dogsofinstagram #instapic #instafood #catsofinstagram #insta #instafollow #instalove #instacool #instatravel #instaphoto #instagramers #instaart #instasize #instagramhub #artistsoninstagram #instamoment #instafit #instastyle #instacat #puppiesofinstagram #petsofinstagram #reelsinstagram #instago #instadog #instafashion
Trending Lifestyle Hashtags 😎
Instagram has become a journal for many users. GRWM, A Day in the Life, Storytime, OOTD are all popular ways to tell the world about your day. These hashtags are popular ways to show a little more about people’s lives.
#grwm #life #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #momlife #mylife #wildlife #fitlife #beachlife #doglife #luxurylifestyle #lovelife #bikelife #nightlife #lifeisgood #healthylife #lifequotes #enjoylife #catlife #lifestyleblogger #citylife #goodlife #barberlife #vapelife #fitnesslife #luxurylife #entrepreneurlife #islandlife #instalife #gymlife
Trending Music Hashtags 🎵
What would life be without music? Whether you’re a professional musician or simply a music appreciator, these hashtags will help your musical Instagram content reach a wider audience:
#music #musician #livemusic #newmusic #musically #instamusic #housemusic #musicproducer #goodmusic #musical #musicians #musicislife #hiphopmusic #musiclife #rapmusic #trapmusic #musiclover #electronicmusic #indiemusic #partymusic #musicfestival #musicphotography #rockmusic #iceman #drake #hiphop #undergroundhiphop #hiphopbeats #90shiphop #oldschoolhiphop
Trending Nature Hashtags 🌴
Sunsets, mountains, beaches, and more…Share your most Instagrammable nature shots with the world using some of these June trending nature hashtags on Instagram:
#nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #naturelover #natureza #nature_perfection #mothernature #instanature #nature_brilliance #lovenature #naturephoto #natureaddict #naturelove #nature_shooters #natureshots #natureporn #beautifulnature #bestnatureshot #nature_seekers #ig_nature #rsa_nature #naturehippys #nature_good #instanaturelover #natureonly #naturel #fiftyshades_of_nature #naturewalk #nature_lovers #naturegram
Trending Photography Hashtags 📸
As the social network for photos, photography hashtags remain popular on Instagram. For photographers, from amateur to professional, use some of these photography hashtags below:
#photooftheday #photography #photo #photographer #naturephotography #photoshoot #instaphoto #streetphotography #foodphotography #portraitphotography #photos #landscapephotography #photoshop #weddingphotography #photograph #blackandwhitephotography #canonphotography #filmphotography #photogrid #mobilephotography #fashionphotography #nikonphotography #photographylovers #weddingphotographer #architecturephotography #wildlifephotography #travelphoto #nightphotography #macrophotography #travelphotography
Trending Pet Hashtags 🐾
Running your cat’s personal Instagram account? Does a local animal shelter need more adoptions? Vet clinic looking to expand your IG reach? These popular pet hashtags on Instagram are for you:
#pet #pets #petsofinstagram #instapet #petsagram #petlovers #instapets #petshop #petlover #petoftheday #petphotography #petlove #cutepets #petsofig #petfriendly #petscorner #petsofinsta #lovepets #nationalpetday #petstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #dogoftheday #dogsofinsta #catsofinstagram #catstagram #instacat #catoftheday #catlife
Trending Seasonal Hashtags 🌤️
These are specific themed hashtags that are popular in summer, for upcoming holidays and events. Don’t miss out on seasonal marketing opportunities.
#june #junebugweddings #juneteenth #photoadayjune #junebaby #junewedding #summer #summervibes #summerfun #summernights #summerdays #summerstyle #instasummer #summerfashion #summeriscoming #summervacation #summerday #summeroutfit #summerlove #endlesssummer #summerholidays #summerdress #summercollection #summerishere #summerweather #summerlovin #summerholiday #summerfeeling #summerinthecity #summertime
Remember, you can find all seasonal events in our FREE downloadable social media calendars for US and UK.
Trending Tech Hashtags
If you couldn’t tell, we’re proud tech nerds here at Metricool. So, of course, we couldn’t forget the trending technology hashtags in June:
#technology #techno #tech #techhouse #technomusic #instatech #techie #fintech #technews #techy #womenintech #hightech #hitech #appleiphone #android #androidinstagram #teamandroid #instandroid #androidcommunity #google #googlepixel #googlemaps #ongooglemaps #madebygoogle #googlesearch #samsung #casesamsung #samsunggalaxy #samsunglife #samsungcase
Trending Travel Hashtags
We all love to travel, especially in summer. Share hidden spots you’ve discovered during our travels, and tell your friends and family about your latest adventures with these popular travel hashtags on Instagram.
#travel #travelgram #travelphotography #instatravel #traveling #traveler #traveller #traveltheworld #travelingram #travelblog #mytravelgram #travels #instatraveling #traveladdict #travelphoto #traveldiaries #travellife #travelawesome #travelpics #travelholic #traveldeeper #travelgirl #travelers #worldtraveler #travelstoke #travelbug #natgeotravel #igtravel #travelblogger #travelling
Need more hashtag inspiration? Try our FREE Instagram Hashtag Generator
We update this article monthly, so remember to come back and find the most popular hashtags in July!
If you’re looking for other trends on Instagram, rather than just hashtags, click the button below:
Find the Most Popular Hashtags on Instagram with Metricool
Search and add trending Instagram hashtags directly from the Metricool content planner tool.
If you’re subscribed to a Metricool Premium plan, you can search for the most relevant hashtags while scheduling your post and the number of publications that use that hashtag: type a keyword related to the topic of your content, and Metricool will show you related hashtags and the most popular ones.
This will help you determine whether or not it is convenient for you to add that hashtag to your post. Whether it’s necessary or it’s better to choose a different one.
Learn more about Metricool’s Instagram Hashtag Generator with this button:
Metricool Hashtag Tracker Tool
You can quickly find which hashtags your Instagram profile has used, and how often, with the Metricool hashtag tracker tool.
Go to Instagram on the left-hand side of your Metricool profile and select ‘Posts’ from the top of the page. This will take you to the ‘Posts published in a period’. Scroll down to find a list of hashtags used on your Instagram.
With the hashtag tracker tool, you can access:
- The content you have shared with each hashtag
- The total number of Impressions per hashtag
- How many of your Instagram posts use that hashtag
- The total number of likes per hashtag
- The total number of comments per hashtag
How to Use Hashtags on Instagram
Using hashtags on any social media platform is all about relevance to your brand and content. While using the most popular hashtags may increase your content’s reach, it’s more likely to be buried by the algorithm in favor of more popular accounts. If your brand isn’t one of the most popular in its niche, you should use the most popular hashtags as a starting point and add additional words (your brand, or a product/event) that make it easier for your content to stand out to your target audience.
From a practical standpoint, hashtags can only contain letters and numbers, no spaces or special characters.
How Many Hashtags Should You Use on Instagram?
You won’t be able to add more than 30 hashtags to a post, as Instagram will block the upload, so this is the absolute maximum number you can use. However, we recommend using 3-5 hashtags in your content.
