{"id":113167,"date":"2026-03-05T15:10:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/?p=113167"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:28:05","slug":"how-to-find-trending-hashtags-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/how-to-find-trending-hashtags-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Track Instagram Hashtags in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tracking Instagram hashtags helps you see what people are saying about topics, trends, and brands in real time. By monitoring the right hashtags, you can quickly spot conversations, measure reach, and discover new opportunities to engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to track trending Instagram hashtags in 2026?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.acf-key-takeaways__heading{padding:22px 30px 20px;margin:0;font-weight:600;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1875rem;border:1px solid #c3e1d2;border-bottom:none;border-top-left-radius:1.25rem;border-top-right-radius:1.25rem}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-key-takeaways__heading{padding:22px 40px 20px;gap:1.4375rem}}.acf-key-takeaways__icon{width:1.625rem;height:1.625rem;background-color:#9cbfaf;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.acf-key-takeaways__list{border:1px solid #c3e1d2;border-top-right-radius:1.25rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1.25rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1.25rem;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;overflow:hidden}.acf-key-takeaways__item{padding:28px 34px 28px 61px;background-color:#e8f4ee;margin:0;border-bottom:1px 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h4.acf-key-takeaways__title{font-family:\"Inter\",sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}@media(min-width: 768px){.single-post-content__content h4.acf-key-takeaways__title{font-size:18px;line-height:30px}}.single-post-content__content p.acf-key-takeaways__text{line-height:1.875rem}@media(max-width: 768px){.single-post-content__content p.acf-key-takeaways__text{font-size:1rem !important}}<\/style><div class=\"acf-key-takeaways\">\n    <h3 class=\"acf-key-takeaways__heading\">\n        <span class=\"acf-key-takeaways__icon\">\n            <svg width=\"10\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path d=\"M8.41177 0C8.8341 0 9.17647 0.34237 9.17647 0.764706V11.0882C9.17647 11.3821 9.00815 11.6501\n                8.74334 11.7775C8.47839 11.9049 8.16337 11.8693 7.93382 11.6857L4.58824 9.00919L1.24265 11.6857C1.01311\n                11.8693 0.698079 11.9049 0.433134 11.7775C0.168324 11.6501 0 11.3821 0 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class=\"acf-key-takeaways__text\">Searching a hashtag on Instagram lets you browse Top and Recent posts, but it doesn\u2019t provide analytics or long-term tracking.<\/p>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"acf-key-takeaways__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"acf-key-takeaways__title\">How to track Instagram hahstags in 2026?<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"acf-key-takeaways__text\">Social listening and analytics platforms can monitor hashtag mentions, track conversations, and analyze performance across social media and the web.<\/p>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"acf-key-takeaways__item\">\n                <h4 class=\"acf-key-takeaways__title\">What data is important?<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"acf-key-takeaways__text\">Key metrics to monitor include: hashtag reach, post volume, engagement, sentiment, and the most influential accounts using the hashtag.<\/p>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-track\"><strong>How to track hashtags on Instagram?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram used to let users follow hashtags the same way they follow accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the platform <strong>removed this feature in 2024<\/strong> to reduce spam and improve the quality of content shown in feeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Instagram no longer offers a built-in way to track hashtags automatically, which means that today the only reliable way to monitor hashtag performance and conversations is by using external social <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/media-monitoring-tools\/\" title=\"\">media monitoring tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f7485f0a9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f7485f0a9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post.png\" alt=\"Matt Navarra post on removing following hashtags on Instagram feature\" class=\"wp-image-181942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post.png 552w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post-176x159.png 176w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-matt-navara-post-90x82.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Post source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@mattnavarra\">Matt Navarra<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.acf-simple-cta{border-radius:20px;background-color:#fff;max-width:640px;margin:auto;margin-bottom:30px;padding:30px 15px}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta{padding:48px 62px 46px 62px}}.acf-simple-cta__title{font-size:22px !important;font-weight:600;line-height:23px !important;color:#000;text-align:center;margin-top:10px}@media(min-width: 576px){.acf-simple-cta__title{max-width:280px;text-align:left;margin-top:0}}.acf-simple-cta__title span{color:#00ef88}.acf-simple-cta__row{text-align:center}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-simple-cta__row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;text-align:left}}.acf-simple-cta__content{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center}@media(min-width: 576px){.acf-simple-cta__content{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:10px;width:100%;max-width:100%}}@media(min-width: 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class=\"acf-simple-cta__title\">Track mentions on Instagram!<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/app.brand24.com\/user\/register-account\/?custom_form=287\" class=\"acf-simple-cta__btn\" target=\"\">Start Trial!<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tools\"><strong>Instagram Hashtags Tracking Tools&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Instagram no longer allows users to follow hashtags directly, tracking them manually has become much harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why many marketers, creators, and brands rely on external tools to monitor hashtag performance, discover trending tags, and analyze conversations around specific topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you\u2019ll find a comparison of popular tools that can help you <strong>track, discover, and analyze Instagram hashtags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tool offers slightly different capabilities, from social listening and hashtag analytics to audience behavior insights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison\"><strong>Instagram hashtag tracking tools: Comparison<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.acf-tools-table{border:1px solid #d4e5dc;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;overflow-x:auto}.acf-tools-table__table{width:100%;min-width:582px;border-collapse:collapse}.acf-tools-table__row:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.acf-tools-table__row:nth-child(even){background-color:#e8f4ee}.acf-tools-table__cell{padding:14px 20px;font-size:.875rem;line-height:1.125rem;border-bottom:1px solid #d4e5dc;border-right:1px solid #d4e5dc}.acf-tools-table__cell p{font-size:.875rem !important;line-height:1.125rem;margin-bottom:0}.acf-tools-table__cell:last-child{border-right:none}.acf-tools-table__cell--header{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.875rem;font-weight:700}@media(max-width: 768px){.acf-tools-table__cell--header{font-size:.875rem !important;line-height:1.125rem 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                        <th class=\"acf-tools-table__cell acf-tools-table__cell--header \">\n                        Main function                    <\/th>\n                                    <th class=\"acf-tools-table__cell acf-tools-table__cell--header \">\n                        Instagram hashtag tracking                    <\/th>\n                                    <th class=\"acf-tools-table__cell acf-tools-table__cell--header \">\n                        Strenghts                    <\/th>\n                                    <th class=\"acf-tools-table__cell acf-tools-table__cell--header \">\n                        Best for                    <\/th>\n                            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody class=\"acf-tools-table__tbody\">\n                    <tr class=\"acf-tools-table__row\">\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__number\">1<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"acf-tools-table__data\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.png 65w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-42x42.png 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-tools-table__link\">\n                                Brand24                            <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Social media monitoring<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Tracks hashtags, keywords, and conversations<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Sentiment analysis, reach analytics, LLM monitoring<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Agencies, mid-to-large businesses<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                    <tr class=\"acf-tools-table__row\">\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__number\">2<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"acf-tools-table__data\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-e1772718290333.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/brandmentions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-tools-table__link\">\n                                BrandMentions                            <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Brand monitoring<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Tracks hashtag mentions and online discussions<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Competitor monitoring, sentiment analysis<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Small and medium brands<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                    <tr class=\"acf-tools-table__row\">\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__number\">3<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"acf-tools-table__data\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3.png 65w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-42x42.png 42w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-tools-table__link\">\n                                Sprout Social                            <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Social media management + monitoring<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Hashtag performance tracking<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Publishing, engagement tools, analytics<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Teams managing multiple social accounts<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                    <tr class=\"acf-tools-table__row\">\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__number\">4<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"acf-tools-table__data\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/images-2-e1772718557974.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/rapidtags.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-tools-table__link\">\n                                RapidTags                            <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Hashtag discovery<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Generates relevant hashtags based on search data<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Keyword-based tag suggestions<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Creators looking for trending hashtag ideas<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                    <tr class=\"acf-tools-table__row\">\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__number\">5<\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"acf-tools-table__data\">\n                                                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-14.50.48-e1772718687597.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/snoopreport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-tools-table__link\">\n                                Snoopreport                            <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Instagram activity tracking<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Indirect hashtag discovery through user activity<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Audience behavior analysis, competitor insights<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                                    <td class=\"acf-tools-table__cell\">\n                        <div class=\"acf-tools-table__wrapper\">\n                                                                                        <p>Niche research and audience analysis<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Research methodology\"\n     style=\"display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; background:#E8F4EE; padding:20px; border-radius:14px; margin:24px 0;\">\n\n  <div aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:22px; line-height:1;\">\n    \ud83d\udd0e\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n\n    <div style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:22px; line-height:1.2; margin:0 0 10px 0;\">\n      Research methodology\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\">\n      To select the tools listed above, I evaluated platforms based on factors that matter most when tracking Instagram hashtags and conversations. I also reviewed user feedback on Reddit and analyzed ratings and reviews on platforms such as Capterra and G2.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <ul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 18px; padding:0; font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\">\n      <li><strong>Hashtag monitoring capabilities<\/strong> \u2013 whether the tool can track hashtag mentions, performance, and related conversations<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Instagram coverage<\/strong> \u2013 how effectively the platform gathers insights from Instagram activity<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Analytics and insights<\/strong> \u2013 availability of metrics such as reach, engagement, sentiment, and audience insights<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Ease of use<\/strong> \u2013 how simple it is to discover and analyze hashtag data<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Additional value<\/strong> \u2013 extra capabilities such as influencer discovery, competitor monitoring, or AI\/LLM visibility tracking<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0; font-size:18px; line-height:1.6;\">\n      The goal was to highlight tools that help you understand hashtag performance, discover new opportunities, and monitor conversations happening around specific topics on Instagram.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id01\">01 <strong>Brand24<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand24 is a social media monitoring tool that tracks online conversations across social media, news sites, blogs, forums, and other public sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps brands monitor hashtags, keywords, and brand mentions in real time, and it also detects when your brand or hashtag appears in <strong>LLM-generated answers<\/strong> (AI assistants and search experiences).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time hashtag and keyword monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/sentiment-analysis\/\" title=\"\">sentiment analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Insights and reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influencer and source identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LLM monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agencies, mid-to-large businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tracks hashtags and keywords across many sources, not just Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced analytics including sentiment and reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique LLM monitoring capability for AI visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.acf-quote-square{padding:40px 30px;background-color:#e8f4ee;border-radius:20px;max-width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-quote-square{padding:62px 91px}}.acf-quote-square__icon{margin-bottom:20px}@media(min-width: 768px){.acf-quote-square__icon{margin-bottom:36px}}.acf-quote-square__quote{font-family:\"Inter\",sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:26px;margin-bottom:20px}@media(min-width: 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It&#039;s intuitive. We knew we could trust the data it&quot;<\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-quote-square__row\">\n                    <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-80x80.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-author-avatar size-author-avatar\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-80x80.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-64x64.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-314x314.jpeg 314w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-159x159.jpeg 159w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-48x48.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-42x42.jpeg 42w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1567515303477.jpeg 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/>            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-content\">\n                            <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-name\">\n                    Michael Hansen                                     <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-position\">Senior Creative, BBDO WWA<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What could be better:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not focused exclusively on Instagram analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited access to historical data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f7486547a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f7486547a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24.png\" alt=\"Hashtag tracking tool: Brand24\" class=\"wp-image-181947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24.png 913w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24-248x136.png 248w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-brand24-90x49.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hashtag tracking tool: Brand24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id02\"><strong>02 BrandMentions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BrandMentions is a social listening platform designed to track brand mentions, keywords, and hashtags across the web and social media. It helps businesses monitor online discussions and analyze how hashtags contribute to brand visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time mention tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media and web monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentiment analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitor monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small and medium businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide coverage across social media and web sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful competitor tracking features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear mention analytics and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What could be better:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interface can feel complex for beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f74865f59&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f74865f59\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1.png\" alt=\"Hashtag usage tracker: BrandMentions\" class=\"wp-image-181948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1.png 687w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1-218x159.png 218w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/brandmentions-1-90x66.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hashtag usage tracker: BrandMentions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-simple-cta acf-simple-cta--default acf-simple-cta--no-icon\">\n    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__row\">\n            <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__title\">Monitor mentions on Instagram!<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/app.brand24.com\/user\/register-account\/?custom_form=287\" class=\"acf-simple-cta__btn\" target=\"\">Start Trial!<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id03\"><strong>03 Sprout Social<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprout Social is a well-known social media management platform that combines publishing, analytics, and <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/social-listening-tools\/\" title=\"\">social listening tools<\/a>. It allows teams to monitor hashtag performance and track conversations across major social platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social listening and hashtag monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement and publishing tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance analytics and reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team collaboration features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Marketing teams managing multiple social media accounts who want hashtag tracking combined with scheduling and engagement tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-in-one social media management platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced analytics and reporting dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong collaboration features for teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What could be better:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expensive compared with single-purpose tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listening features may require higher-tier plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f74866c3f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f74866c3f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial.png\" alt=\"Track Instagram hashtags: Sprout Social\" class=\"wp-image-181949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial.png 821w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial-248x151.png 248w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-sproutsocial-90x55.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track Instagram hashtags: Sprout Social<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id04\"><strong>04 RapidTags<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RapidTags is a specialized hashtag discovery tool designed for social media creators (specifically for YouTube, but many people recommend it for Instagram too). It analyzes real search data to suggest hashtags that are currently trending and relevant for specific topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time hashtag generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword-based hashtag suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data-driven tag recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick copy-and-use hashtag lists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creators and marketers looking for quick hashtag ideas based on real search trends and popular content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple and fast hashtag generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on real search data and trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free and easy to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What could be better:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited analytics and tracking features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not specifically designed for Instagram monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f748676c6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f748676c6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags.png\" alt=\"Track Instagram hashtags: RapidTags\" class=\"wp-image-181950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags.png 725w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags-231x159.png 231w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-rapidtags-90x62.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track Instagram hashtags: RapidTags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id05\"><strong>05 Snoopreport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snoopreport is an Instagram activity monitoring tool that shows what public accounts like, follow, and engage with. Instead of directly tracking hashtags, it helps identify which hashtags and content are popular among a specific audience or competitor\u2019s followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instagram user activity tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insights into liked posts and hashtags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audience behavior analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitor audience research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketers who want to understand which hashtags and content resonate with a specific audience or niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unique insight into real user behavior on Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful for discovering niche hashtags and content trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful for competitor audience analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What could be better:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not track hashtags directly across the platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works only with public Instagram accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a more niche tool, but often mentioned as a good solution for tracking Instagram hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review from Reddit:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-quote-square acf-quote-square--default\">\n            <div class=\"acf-quote-square__icon\">\n            <svg width=\"53\" height=\"46\" viewBox=\"0 0 53 46\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M52.9064 22.6459H41.2236C41.4114 25.3738 42.318 27.7372 43.9479 29.7374C45.5763 31.7361 48.5625 33.7452 52.9064 35.7631L47.5716 45.7405C40.6068 42.676 35.6846 39.145 32.8005 35.1461C29.9178 31.1471 28.4758 25.6912 28.4758 18.7783V0H52.9079V22.6459H52.9064ZM24.4321 22.6459H12.7492C12.9371 25.3738 13.8437 27.7372 15.4736 29.7374C17.102 31.7361 20.0882 33.7452 24.4321 35.7631L19.0972 45.7405C12.1325 42.676 7.21028 39.145 4.32617 35.1461C1.44206 31.1471 0 25.6912 0 18.7783V0H24.4321V22.6459Z\" fill=\"#00EF88\"\/>\n<\/svg>        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acf-quote-square__quote\">&quot;I&#039;d suggest using a tool for Instagram called Snoopreport. It&#039;s not typical hashtag tracker, but it&#039;s great for figuring out the most popular hashtags in a specific niche.&quot; <\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-quote-square__row\">\n                <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-content\">\n                            <div class=\"acf-quote-square__author-name\">\n                    Reddit user                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/socialmedia\/comments\/1luzwrk\/comment\/n2jb6r6\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">Reddit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6f74868546&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6f74868546\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"962\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport.png\" alt=\"Track Instagram hashtags: Snoopreport\" class=\"wp-image-181951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport.png 962w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport-248x129.png 248w, https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-track-instagram-hashtags-snoopreport-90x47.png 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track Instagram hashtags: Snoopreport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acf-simple-cta acf-simple-cta--default acf-simple-cta--no-icon\">\n    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__row\">\n            <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__content\">\n                                                    <div class=\"acf-simple-cta__title\">Track mentions on Instagram!<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/app.brand24.com\/user\/register-account\/?custom_form=287\" class=\"acf-simple-cta__btn\" target=\"\">Start Trial!<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id1\"><strong>What are Instagram hashtag tracking tools?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram hashtag tracking tools are platforms that help you monitor how specific hashtags perform across Instagram and other online sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They collect data on posts, conversations, and engagement connected to selected hashtags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier to understand trends, discover relevant content, and measure the impact of hashtag campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id2\"><strong>What metrics do Instagram hashtag tracking tools measure?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hashtag tracking tools measure <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/hashtag-metrics\/\" title=\"\">hashtag metrics<\/a> such as <strong>post volume, reach, engagement, sentiment, and trending activity<\/strong> around a hashtag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some platforms also identify <strong>top influencers, popular posts, and audience demographics<\/strong> interacting with the hashtag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More advanced tools can track how hashtag discussions spread across different platforms and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id3\"><strong>Can I track a competitor\u2019s Instagram hashtag?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/brand24.com\/blog\/what-is-social-listening\/\" title=\"\">social listening<\/a> and hashtag monitoring tools allow you to track hashtags used by competitors or their audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can help you see how popular their campaigns are, which content performs best, and what topics resonate with their followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id4\"><strong>Why track hashtags on Instagram in 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking hashtags helps marketers understand what people are talking about and how trends evolve on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the platform removed the ability to follow hashtags in the feed, external tools have become the easiest way to monitor conversations and measure hashtag performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps brands discover new audiences and optimize their content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id5\"><strong>How do I find trending hashtags on Instagram?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trending hashtags can be discovered by analyzing popular posts, monitoring niche conversations, or using hashtag research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many platforms suggest hashtags based on <strong>current engagement, search activity, and topic relevance<\/strong>, making it easier to find tags that are gaining traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id6\"><strong>Are Instagram hashtags still important in 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Even though Instagram\u2019s algorithm now relies more on recommendations and user behavior, hashtags still help categorize content and improve discoverability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When used strategically, they can help posts reach audiences interested in specific topics or communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id7\"><strong>How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram allows up to <strong>30 hashtags per post<\/strong>, but most marketers recommend using <strong>3\u201310 highly relevant hashtags<\/strong> instead of filling the entire limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"id8\"><strong>Can I track hashtags on Instagram without a tool?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but only manually. 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