Hashtags are a key element of any Instagram strategy, but it’s crucial to keep track of the ones you’re using. You don’t want to use a banned hashtag by accident because it might undermine your entire Instagram marketing strategy. If your Instagram account hasn’t grown much (or at all) despite employing a variety of hashtags and other organic growth tactics, you could be mistakenly using banned hashtags.
What Is a Banned Hashtag?
Banned hashtags are hashtags that Instagram users report usage in posts that violate Instagram’s guidelines. This implies that any post that includes that hashtag will be buried limiting your organic reach and growth. According to community reports and Instagram’s investigations, banned hashtags are constantly changing. Unfortunately, Instagram does not publish a list of currently prohibited hashtags, but that is why InstaFollowers exist!
Because of user complaints, Instagram bans hashtags. It usually occurs as a result of people publishing inappropriate stuff and using specific hashtags. Some of the hashtags that have been prohibited aren’t what you’d expect, such as #hardworkpaysoff. Close alternatives, on the other hand, are sometimes acceptable. #hardworkpaysoff💪, with an emoji at the end, is not restricted in this circumstance and works perfectly.
Complete List of Banned Instagram Hashtags
A
- #abdl
- #addmysc
- #adulting
- #alone
- #always
- #americangirl
- #armparty
- #asiangirl
- #ass
- #assday
- #assworship
- #attractive
B
- #babe
- #bbc
- #beautyblogger (#beautybloggers works.)
- #beautydirectory
- #besties
- #bikinibody
- #boho
- #books
- #brain
C
- #costumes
- #cpr
- #curvy
- #curvygirls
- #customers
D
- #date
- #dating
- #desk
- #direct
- #dm
- #daddylove
- #dogsofinstagram
E
- #easter
- #edm
- #eggplant
- #eggplantparm
- #elevator
F
- #fishnets
- #fitnessgirls
- #followforfollow
G
- #girlsonly
- #gloves
- #goddess
- #graffitiigers
H
- #happythanksgiving
- #hardworkpaysoff (#hardworkpaysoff💪 is ok.)
- #hawks
- #hotweather
- #humpday
- #hustler
I
- #ice
- #ig
- #ilovemyinstagram
- #instababy
- #instamood
- #instasport
- #iphonegraphy
- #italiano
K
- #kansas (#kansascity is ok.)
- #kickoff
- #killingit
- #kissing
L
- #l4l
- #lean
- #like
- #likeback
- #likeforlike
- #lingerie
- #livinforalivin
- #loseweight
- #lulu
M
- #master
- #mileycyrus
- #milf
- #mirrorphoto
- #models
- #mustfollow
N
- #nasty
- #newyears
- #newyearsday
- #nudity
O
- #overnight
P
- #parties
- #petite
- #pornfood
- #prettygirl
- #publicrelations
- #puppydogmondays
- #pushups
R
- #rate
- #ravens
S
- #saltwater
- #samelove
- #selfharm
- #sexworker
- #single
- #singlelife
- #skateboarding
- #skype
- #snap
- #snapchat
- #snowstorm
- #sopretty
- #stranger
- #streetphoto
- #stud
- #sunbathing
- #swole
- #shower
- #shit
T
- #tag4like
- #tagsforlikes
- #tanlines
- #todayimwearing
- #teens
- #teen
- #tgif
- #thought
- #todayimwearing
- #treasurethesemoments
U
- #underage
- #undies
V
- #valentinesday
W
- #woman
- #womancrushwednesday
- #women
- #workflow
- #wtf
Y
- #youngmodel
What Is The Penalty of Using Banned Hashtags?
Your post will not be seen by your audience if you use one of these hashtags. People will only be able to see it if they go to your profile, if you link it in your Stories, or if they use the prohibited hashtag and read through the results.
If you use too many banned hashtags, Instagram may alert your account, which may result in a “shadowban” or potentially the removal of your account. The wisest course of action is to be safe rather than sorry in this situation. Check your hashtags before you use them to make sure you’re only using working, approved hashtags that will bring more users and potential Instagram followers to your post – not the contrary.
How to Avoid Banned Hashtags on Instagram?
Simply go to the Explore page and type in the hashtag you wish to use to see if it’s been prohibited. Then, notice what happens when you click on it. It’s a banned hashtag if you see a notification saying that recent posts for that hashtag are being hidden because the community has complained the content doesn’t meet Instagram’s community guidelines. If you search for it and don’t see this message, but only the number of posts and other information about the hashtag, it’s OK to use.
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You can also use some specialized tools for this purpose.
- Iqhashtags is one of them. Basically, you can put in your desired hashtag and you can see if it’s banned or not. Additionally, you can enter your profile and get a complete analysis of your hashtags.
- Metahashtags is another website that works with the same principle. Just type away your hashtag and see if it’s banned. They also have a very detailed and up-to-date list.
Final Thoughts on Banned Instagram Hashtags?
Banned hashtags can be difficult to manage, especially because they’re always changing and Instagram never provides detailed information about them. The increased interaction and growth that can result from utilizing good, accurate hashtags, on the other hand, is well worth the extra effort required to avoid using a banned hashtag. Have you come across a forbidden hashtag that isn’t on this list? Please let us know so that we can keep this resource current!
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This blog post from InstaFollowers provides a comprehensive overview of the latest Instagram hashtag bans. It’s a great resource for staying up to date on what hashtags are no longer allowed on the platform. The article also provides helpful tips on how to stay compliant with Instagram’s rules and regulations. Highly recommended reading for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to their Instagram marketing strategy.
Where is the explore page you mentioned? Great article. I never knew there were banned hashtags.
Explore page is right next to home page!