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#cats on Instagram, hashtag stats & best tags

463 creators in the InstME index post about cats. Here's how that audience actually performs, followers, engagement, posting cadence and where they're based, plus the hashtags to pair with #cats.

#cats hashtag statistics

Aggregated across every public Instagram profile in the InstME index with 1,000+ followers that uses this keyword. Averages and medians differ a lot on Instagram, the median is the better benchmark for a typical account.

Influencers using this hashtag

463

Average followers

69,061

Median: 7,954

Average engagement rate

10.38%

Median: 3.73%

Average likes per post

3,652

Median: 269

Average comments per post

58

Median: 17

Average posts per month

9.0

30-day follower growth for this cohort isn't published yet, it appears once the index has a full month of daily snapshots for these creators.

Who posts with #cats

Top countries

Share of creators with a known country

  • United States51.3%
  • Australia6.7%
  • United Kingdom5%
  • France3.4%
  • India3.4%
  • United Arab Emirates3.4%
  • Canada2.5%
  • Italy2.5%

Top languages

Estimated from the country mix, Instagram profiles don't publish a language

  • English88.2%
  • Arabic4.3%
  • French4.3%
  • Italian3.2%

Creator categories using this hashtag

Share of creators with a classified niche

  • Pets21.7%
  • Music16.6%
  • Art9.9%
  • Food8.6%
  • Business6.1%
  • Photography4.8%
  • Fitness4.5%
  • Travel4.5%

Most common audience gender

Estimated, not a measured follower breakdown

Roughly balanced

Roughly 53% women / 47% men.

Modeled from the pets, music, art creators in this cohort. Public Instagram data doesn't expose follower demographics, so this is modeled from the niches these creators work in, treat it as a directional estimate.

Creators using #cats

463 creators in the InstME index mention Cats in their profile.

Tips for using #cats

  • Mix popular and niche hashtags to maximize visibility and reach.
  • Keep your hashtag set relevant to your content for better engagement.
  • Update your hashtags regularly to stay on top of trends and avoid banned tags.
  • Creators in this niche post about 9.0 times a month, match that cadence before chasing more tags.

How to use hashtags

Add these hashtags to your Instagram posts, stories and reels. Use a mix of high, medium and low competition tags, 20–30 is ideal. Place them in the caption or the first comment for a cleaner look.

Experiment with different sets and track post performance to find what works for your audience.

#cats hashtag FAQ

How many Instagram influencers use #cats?

463 public Instagram creators with 1,000+ followers in the InstME index use cats in their profile or content category.

What is a good engagement rate for #cats posts?

The median engagement rate across #cats creators is 3.73%, and the average is 10.38%. The average sits higher because a small number of very high-engagement accounts pull it up, compare yourself against the median.

How many hashtags should I use with #cats?

Use 20–30 hashtags per post, mixing broad tags like #cats with narrower, lower-competition variations. Broad tags give reach, narrow ones give you a realistic chance of ranking in the tag feed.

Where do #cats creators post from?

The largest share post from United States (51.3%), Australia (6.7%), United Kingdom (5%), based on the #cats creators in the index with a known country.

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