Hashtag Tracker & Analyzer
Analyze and optimize any set of hashtags before you post
About this generator
The Hashtag Tracker & Analyzer checks pasted hashtags or captions. It checks Instagram’s five-tag limit and YouTube’s over-60 threshold. It does not verify current TikTok or X posting limits; follow the limits shown in those apps.
It checks duplicates and formatting, and flags a static list of reported Instagram restrictions when Instagram is selected. Its checklist and character-length groups do not measure popularity, competition or performance. Current restrictions and live metrics are not verified.
Pro tips
- Instagram allows up to 5 hashtags per post; use only tags that fit the content.
- YouTube ignores all hashtags on a video or playlist with more than 60 hashtags. That threshold is not a target.
- Check TikTok and X posting limits in their composers; this tool does not verify those limits.
- Tag length does not establish popularity or competition. Choose by meaning and relevance.
- Banned-hashtag lists change constantly and Instagram never publishes an official one. Always verify a flagged tag in the app before posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This analyzer processes only the text you paste. It checks supported tag-count rules, duplicates, formatting and a static list of reported Instagram restrictions. It does not retrieve live post volume, engagement or current restriction status.
We check your tags against a list of hashtags that social-media tools such as Later, Hootsuite, and Plann have publicly reported as banned or restricted on Instagram. Instagram does not publish an official list and it changes often, so we flag these as 'verify before use' rather than claiming a live ban.
It counts completed formatting and editorial checks: duplicates, format, reported Instagram flags and length variety, plus a numeric tag-limit check for Instagram or YouTube. The displayed denominator reflects the checks available for that platform. It is not a score of reach or performance.
It groups tags retained after basic format and restriction checks by character length: short (8 characters or fewer), medium (9–15) and long (16+). Length alone does not measure a tag’s topic breadth, popularity, competition or performance. Passing basic checks does not verify platform acceptance.
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