{"id":29713,"date":"2022-04-21T17:51:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T17:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/?p=29713"},"modified":"2022-04-21T17:51:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T17:51:23","slug":"instagram-hashtag-comment-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivaliq.com\/blog\/instagram-hashtag-comment-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Instagram hashtags be in the post or comment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instagram hashtags are a highly effective way to help your target audience discover your content.<\/p>\n

But the age-old question remains: Should Instagram hashtags be in the post or in a comment?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go over why Instagram hashtags are an important piece of your brand\u2019s Instagram strategy, the pros and cons of using hashtags in the post and in the comment, and which placement is better according to our analyses.<\/p>\n

Instagram Hashtags in the Post or in Comments: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n

Instagram hashtags are ultimately a search tool. Not only do Instagram users turn to hashtags when they want to find new content or brands within that topic, but hashtags give more context to your content which informs the algorithm.<\/p>\n

Instagram itself says that hashtags help them understand<\/a> what your post is about and better categorize it so people who may be interested can discover it.<\/p>\n

This means that using the right hashtags that your target audience is searching for or engaging with can help them discover your content, either on the Explore page or through search.<\/p>\n

When your searchability and discoverability relies on hashtags, it\u2019s a fair question to ask: Should Instagram hashtags be in the post or the comments?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s run a quick experiment to find out.<\/p>\n

Using Rival IQ\u2019s Discover tool for hashtag research<\/a>, a search for the popular hashtag #giveaway shows us an analysis of the top 250 posts that have used that hashtag.<\/p>\n

\"Using<\/p>\n

As you can see in the highlighted black box towards the top of the page, our tool pulled the top 250 Instagram posts that used the hashtag #giveaway. Those posts have an engagement total per post of 1.38k, as shown in the dark blue box.<\/p>\n

If you take a look at the highlighted light blue box underneath the \u201cCoincident Hashtags in Caption\u201d section of the screenshot, you can see that only 188 of the top posts used #giveaway in the caption. If we do the math, this means the remaining 62 posts must\u2019ve used the hashtag in the first comment instead of in the caption.<\/p>\n

Now, as we can see in the red box, the Instagram posts that used #giveaway in the caption saw an engagement total per post of 1.39K, which is slightly more than the overall engagement total per post for this hashtag.<\/p>\n

What does this all mean? The engagement was nearly the same for Instagram posts that used the hashtag in the caption and posts that used it in a comment.<\/p>\n

But before we jump to conclusions, let\u2019s experiment with another hashtag.<\/p>\n

An analysis of the hashtag #handmade, which is used by many small businesses and artists, shows us that out of the top 250 posts (black box), there was an engagement total per post of 340, as shown in the dark blue box.<\/p>\n

\"Rival<\/p>\n

The highlighted light blue box shows us that 208 of the top 250 Instagram posts used the hashtag in the caption, which means we can assume the remaining 42 posts used the hashtag in the first comment. If we take a look at the red box, we can see that the posts that used the hashtag in the caption had an engagement total per post of 293, which is lower than the engagement total per post for the overall hashtag. This means that in this case, using the hashtag in the first comment may be better than in the caption.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s try one more.<\/p>\n

If you search for the popular hashtag #foodie, you\u2019ll see that the engagement total per post for the top 250 posts is 475, as shown in the dark blue box.<\/p>\n

\"Rival<\/p>\n

Of those 250 posts, 179 of them used the hashtag in the caption, as we can see in the light blue box. The red box shows us that the posts that used the hashtag #foodie in the caption garnered an engagement total per post of 513, which is greater than the overall engagement total per post. This analysis shows us that using the hashtag in the post was better than in a comment in this case.<\/p>\n

As evidenced by these examples, there may be some variation depending on the hashtag, but overall, there isn\u2019t a major difference between the two placements in terms of engagement. It all comes down to experimentation and analysis.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re still on the fence about which hashtag placement is best for your Instagram strategy, here are a few pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n

Pros and cons to putting Instagram hashtags in the post<\/h2>\n

Pro: Hashtags help Instagram categorize your content<\/h3>\n

If you keep them minimal, hashtags can weave into your caption seamlessly and help amplify what the post is about. In fact, Instagram\u2019s own Creators<\/a> account even recommends only using 3-5 hashtags per post<\/a> in order to keep your content focused and relevant.<\/p>\n

But how can you use hashtags in the post without coming across over promotional? Brands like Credo Beauty<\/a> demonstrate how to effectively execute hashtags in the caption.<\/p>\n

\"Credo<\/p>\n

Credo Beauty only used four hashtags in this post, but the selection was intentional. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the brand, you can assume that they offer beauty products, judging by the name. But by using hashtags like #cleanskincare and #cleanbeauty, Credo Beauty is making it clear that you can expect only clean products from their business which is an important brand differentiator.<\/p>\n

Using a handful of relevant hashtags in your caption can help your brand clearly communicate what it\u2019s all about as soon as someone discovers the posts.<\/p>\n

Pro: Hashtags can be a brand building tool<\/h3>\n

Another compelling reason to include hashtags in the caption is when they serve a purpose for your overall brand. For instance, if you have a branded hashtag that represents a pillar for your brand or was created as an element of a campaign, then displaying it clearly in the post could be helpful. By making the hashtag a part of the post, users can easily access it and be able to find other things you\u2019ve posted.<\/p>\n

Outdoor recreation brand REI<\/a> makes the case for keeping hashtags in the post rather than in the comments when it comes to branding. REI uses its branded hashtag #OptOutside as a way to find and repost user-generated content, but also to provide users with a brand campaign to participate in.<\/p>\n

\"REI<\/p>\n

Clicking on the hashtag will reveal that there are over 18 million posts that have used the hashtag on Instagram. By keeping the hashtag in the post, REI prompts Instagram users to click on the hashtag, get inspired by other posts and accounts that have used it, and contribute posts of their own by getting outside \u2014 which is the brand\u2019s core mission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"REI's<\/p>\n

Pro: Scheduling is seamless<\/h3>\n

When it comes to execution, one benefit of using hashtags in the post is that it makes it easier to schedule content because everything you need for the post can be published at once.<\/p>\n

When you opt to put hashtags in the comments, you have to manually comment after the post has been published. While there are some social media scheduling tools that allow you to schedule a first comment, it\u2019s an extra step worth considering.<\/p>\n

Con: Cluttered captions can be distracting<\/h3>\n

Instagram allows you to include up to 30 hashtags per post, though under 10 is our recommended hashtag best practice<\/a>. If you do plan on using the maximum amount, then your caption could look cluttered, too busy, and could even distract from the message of the caption.<\/p>\n

This is entirely subjective and dependent on your brand\u2019s overall aesthetic and approach to Instagram. However, it\u2019s worth considering how too many hashtags in the caption can affect the user experience.<\/p>\n

Pros and cons to putting Instagram hashtags in the comments<\/h2>\n

Pro: Your caption is visually cleaner<\/h3>\n

One of the most obvious benefits of putting Instagram hashtags in the comments rather than in the post is that it keeps your caption visually cleaner. If you\u2019re using the max amount of hashtags and keeping them in the post, the caption is bound to look busy.<\/p>\n

Influencer Kailo Chic<\/a> is an example of a brand that effectively uses hashtags in the comments as a way to keep the caption less cluttered looking. With the number of hashtags she used under this Instagram post, it makes sense to keep them below the caption so they don\u2019t distract from the content.<\/p>\n

\"Influencer<\/p>\n

This is another subjective choice and totally depends on the aesthetic you\u2019re aiming for and the message you want to get across to your audience.<\/p>\n

Pro: Your followers can focus more on the caption<\/h3>\n

In the same vein as keeping your post visually cleaner, putting hashtags in a separate comment also helps Instagram followers focus on the message or CTA in the caption.<\/p>\n

This is especially important if your caption is on the longer side. Take this post from Lumberchino<\/a>, a small woodworking business, for example.<\/p>\n

\"Small<\/p>\n

By separating the hashtags from the caption, followers are able to focus on the story behind the post instead of being distracted by hashtags. This could be an ideal hashtag strategy if your captions include more in-depth content like behind-the-scenes stories, how-tos, or important updates.<\/p>\n

Pro: Discoverability isn\u2019t affected<\/h3>\n

While it may feel like including your Instagram hashtags in a separate comment creates a disconnect from your actual post, Instagram doesn\u2019t fault you for this.<\/p>\n

When it comes to discoverability, putting your hashtags in a comment is just as effective as putting them in the caption. The key is to make sure the timing is right. Instagram uses hashtags to identify and categorize content, so if you don\u2019t post the comment with the hashtags as soon as the post is published, then it could affect when and where your content shows up.<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

The housing and dining account for The University of Texas<\/a> is another example of how to effectively include hashtags in a comment versus in the caption.<\/p>\n

Even though the comment with the hashtags was posted after the post was published, you can see that it was posted in the same day in order to capture timely engagement from people who may be searching for those hashtags.<\/p>\n

Con: Timing has to be just right<\/h3>\n

If you publish your Instagram posts manually, then you have to be sure to add the comment with the hashtags as soon as you hit publish in order to capture the most impact and engagement. If you post the comment too late, it\u2019s almost as if your post didn\u2019t have any hashtags at all so it might not have the same visibility or reach.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are some social media management tools<\/a> out there that allow you to schedule the first comment at the same time that you schedule the post, but this is something to consider either way.<\/p>\n

While there are pros and cons to putting Instagram hashtags in the post or in a comment, there isn\u2019t much of a difference between the two placements in terms of discoverability. It all comes down to how you want to communicate your message.<\/p>\n

But if you want to dig a little deeper into the engagement rates for specific hashtags your brand uses, here\u2019s how to research your Instagram hashtags using Rival IQ.<\/p>\n

How to Research Your Instagram Hashtags in Posts and Comments in Rival IQ<\/h2>\n

Getting started<\/h3>\n

Using the Instagram Discover tab, you can search for a hashtag you want to use and see what the overall engagement looks like.<\/p>\n

For example, a search for the hashtag #plantbased shows us an analysis of the 250 most recent posts that use that hashtag, as you can see towards the top of the screenshot below.<\/p>\n

\"Rival<\/p>\n

The analysis also breaks down the overall metrics for that hashtag including the average likes, comments, and hashtags per post, as shown in the dark blue box in the \u201cAt a Glance\u201d section.<\/p>\n

You can also see related hashtags (as shown in the highlighted light blue box on the left side of the screenshot) as well as which post types (red box) are being used with the hashtag.<\/p>\n

Plus, there\u2019s a visual overview of the most engaging posts that used the hashtag, as shown below.<\/p>\n

\"Rival<\/p>\n

Comparing Instagram hashtags in the post vs. in a comment in Rival IQ<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s take another look at the hashtag #plantbased example to see exactly how our Instagram Discover tool can help you compare hashtags in the caption and in the comment.<\/p>\n

\"Using<\/p>\n

If you take a look at the black box towards the top of the screenshot, you can see that our tool analyzed 250 recent posts that used the hashtag #plantbased. The engagement total per post for those posts is 8.99, as shown in the dark blue box.<\/p>\n

But when you head over to the light blue box underneath the \u201cCoincident Hashtags in Caption section, you can see that only 195 posts used the hashtag #plantbased in the caption and received an engagement total per post of 6.76, according to the red box.<\/p>\n

This means that the remaining 55 posts of the 250 recent posts must\u2019ve used the hashtag in a comment. If we pop back up to the dark blue box, we can see that the overall engagement total per post is greater than the engagement for the posts that used the hashtag in the caption. This analysis means that posts that used the hashtag in a comment had higher engagement totals per post.<\/p>\n

You can conduct this search for any hashtag that you want to include in your content to see how much engagement it\u2019s getting and give you a better idea of the placement you want to use.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

To sum it up, Instagram hashtags can be used in either the post or in a comment. The algorithm will take those hashtags into account for its categorization purposes regardless of their placement. At the end of the day, the choice is up to you as a marketer.<\/p>\n

To ensure the best possible reach and engagement for your posts, it\u2019s worth exploring each option through a combination of data-informed decisions, Instagram best practices, and user experience considerations.<\/p>\n

After experimenting with the different placements, either in the post or in a comment, lean into the one that yields the best results for your Instagram strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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