Free Hashtag Counter & Analyzer
Count hashtags, detect duplicates, and analyze hashtag usage across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
Pro Tip: Most platforms favor quality over quantity. Use 3-5 highly relevant hashtags instead of maxing out your limit.
Why hashtag count matters
Using the right number of hashtags can make or break your social media reach. While platforms like Instagram technically allow up to 30 hashtags, research shows that 3-5 highly relevant hashtags consistently outperform posts with more tags. Optimize your posting schedule with best time to post for maximum engagement.
Our Hashtag Counter helps you analyze your hashtag usage in real-time, detect duplicates that waste your limit, and get platform-specific recommendations. Pair it with PostEverywhere's hashtag generator to find the perfect tags for every post.
Platform-specific hashtag best practices
- Instagram: 3-5 hashtags in the caption. Max 30 allowed. Avoid spammy behavior. Schedule posts with Instagram scheduler.
- TikTok: 3-5 relevant hashtags. TikTok prioritizes content quality over hashtag quantity.
- LinkedIn: 3-5 hashtags per post for maximum engagement and reach. Try our LinkedIn scheduler for consistent posting.
- X (Twitter): 1-2 hashtags. More than 2 can reduce engagement rates.
- Facebook: 1-3 hashtags. Facebook users engage more with minimal hashtag use.
Common Hashtag Mistakes to Avoid
Platforms only count the first instance. Duplicates waste your hashtag limit and look unprofessional.
Using 20-30 hashtags can trigger spam filters and reduce your organic reach on most platforms.
Using trending but unrelated hashtags can hurt engagement and damage your account's credibility.
Some hashtags are restricted by platforms. Always check before using a new tag.
Repeating the same hashtag set can flag your account as spam. Rotate your hashtags per post. Use our calendar view to plan varied content.
Each platform has different optimal ranges. What works on Instagram won't work on X or LinkedIn.
Schedule posts with optimized hashtags
Use PostEverywhere's social media scheduler to schedule posts to Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook with AI-optimized hashtags. Our AI content generator automatically suggests hashtags based on your content and platform best practices.
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Paste your caption
Copy your social media post or caption and paste it into the text area. Include all hashtags you plan to use.
Select your platform
Choose your target platform (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook) to get platform-specific recommendations.
Analyze & optimize
Review your hashtag count, detect duplicates, and use the action buttons to clean up or extract hashtags.
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