Hashtag Generator
Type your topic, pick a platform — get 30 AI-optimized hashtags split into broad, niche and long-tail tiers so you actually get discovered.
How to actually use hashtags in 2026 (without shadow-bans)
The old advice — 'stuff 30 max-volume hashtags into every Instagram post' — hasn't worked since 2022. Instagram, TikTok and YouTube algorithms now weight hashtag relevance far higher than hashtag volume. A post tagged #travel (1B+ posts) gets buried in seconds. That same post tagged #slowtravelspain (12k posts) can trend for weeks. The winning formula: mix 3-5 broad hashtags (1M+ posts) for topical context, 5-10 niche hashtags (50k-500k) as your discovery sweet spot, and 5-10 long-tail (<50k) where you actually rank on page 1. This generator writes all three tiers in one click, tuned per platform (Instagram allows 30, TikTok wants 3-5, YouTube uses them in description). Copy the mix, paste, watch reach compound.
Hashtag generator FAQ
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?+
Instagram allows up to 30, but the 2024-2026 sweet spot is 3-5 highly relevant hashtags in the caption plus 5-10 niche/long-tail in the first comment. Adam Mosseri (Instagram head) confirmed relevance matters more than volume.
How many hashtags on TikTok?+
3-5 max — TikTok's caption is 100 characters and every hashtag steals space from your hook. Mix one broad (#fyp is optional/debated), 2-3 niche and 1 long-tail.
Do hashtags work on YouTube?+
Yes for search + Shorts. Long-form: put 3-5 in the description (YouTube only shows first 3 above the title). Shorts: #Shorts is mandatory, plus 2-3 niche tags — no more or you get demoted.
Why is the generator giving me low-volume hashtags?+
That's the point. High-volume hashtags (#love, #instagood, 1B+ posts) are dead reach. Niche/long-tail hashtags are where new creators actually rank on Explore/FYP.
Will using AI-generated hashtags get me shadow-banned?+
No. Shadow-bans come from banned hashtags (list of ~200 flagged terms) and from spammy behavior (using 30 unrelated tags on every post). This generator only outputs safe, on-topic hashtags.
Is it really free?+
5 free generations per day per IP. Sign up for Postlabs to unlock unlimited generations plus full faceless-content automation.
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