Free Hashtag Generator for Instagram and LinkedIn
Build a focused set of hashtags for your post from your own keywords, your city and ready niche sets. Pick the ones that fit, keep an eye on the count and copy them in one tap.
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How to use the hashtag generator
- Type the keywords your post is about, separated by commas.
- Add your city and brand hashtag if you want local and branded tags.
- Pick a niche set to add common tags for your industry, such as education, food or real estate.
- Tap hashtags to select or remove them. The tool pre-selects a focused mix to start with.
- Copy the selected hashtags and paste them at the end of your caption.
How many hashtags should you use?
| Platform | Allowed | What usually works |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram posts and Reels | Up to 30 | 3 to 10 specific tags |
| No hard limit | 3 to 5 professional tags | |
| YouTube Shorts | Up to 15 in the description | 3 to 5 tags |
Instagram has said that hashtags help people find content on a topic, but they are not a magic way to get more reach. A few relevant tags beat a long list of popular ones that have nothing to do with your post.
The right mix of hashtags
- Topic tags describe what the post is about, such as #seo or #brownies.
- Local tags help nearby people find you, such as #faridabad or #delhincr. They matter most for shops, institutes and services.
- Brand tags collect all your posts and customer posts in one place, such as #adifyskills.
- Niche tags are more specific and less crowded, such as #localseotips, which gives your post a better chance to be seen.
Hashtag mistakes to avoid
- Using the same 30 hashtags on every post.
- Adding popular tags that do not match the post, which can bring the wrong audience.
- Using banned or spammy tags. Search a tag on Instagram first and check that the posts look normal.
- Relying on hashtags instead of a strong hook, caption and visual.
Hashtags work best with good content. Plan your posts with our copywriting guide and track traffic from your bio link with the UTM link builder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hashtag generator free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and works in your browser.
Does this tool show how popular each hashtag is?
No. We do not show made-up popularity numbers. Search a hashtag on Instagram to see how many posts use it and what kind of content appears.
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?
Instagram allows up to 30, but 3 to 10 relevant hashtags usually work better than a long list of unrelated popular ones.
Should hashtags go in the caption or the first comment?
Both work. Putting them at the end of the caption keeps them with the post when it is shared. Use line breaks if you want them out of the way.
Do hashtags help on LinkedIn?
A few professional hashtags can help people following those topics find your post. Use three to five that match the subject.
Why should I use local hashtags?
Local tags like #faridabad or #delhincr help people in your area find your business, which matters most for shops, institutes and local services.